Maintaining living plant cover is one of the essential practices of building soil health. This workshop provides practical guidance on using cover crops in a small-scale, non-mechanized, no-till context to improve soil health both for growing more nutritious food and for sequestering atmospheric carbon into the soil. Sharon Gensler-homesteader, organic grower, educator, NE Organic Farming […]

Food systems are a global and immediate priority in the context of climate change, health and resilience. This 3-day conference focuses on the future of food systems in Africa. The conference will explore the complexity, diversity and nutritional value of African food systems and launch an action plan and declaration for change for better food […]

Creative Responses to Climate Change: a Marketplace for Ideas will provide a space for dialogue, information-sharing and creativity, and will bring together key figures involved in the climate negotiations, civil society representatives and activists, and interested citizens. Context: Two years after the Paris Agreement came into force on 4 November 2016, and in advance of the upcoming […]

Tory Dahlhoff - Economic opportunity and challenges of agroforestry for farmers: learn how members of the panel are trying to work in new cropping systems such as agroforestry into the regional economic development conversation.

This webinar, presented by Dr. Emmanuel Omondi, Director of Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Trial (FST), will share results from North America’s longest running side-by-side comparison of organic versus conventional farming systems. Started in 1981, the FST focuses on grain cropping systems and compares data on yields, soil health, profits, energy and water use, and so […]

The Network Reunion is an opportunity for shared collaboration and quality time with your Network peers. Previously known as the Hub Gathering, the Network Reunion has now expanded to also include AP's and Regenerating Members, allowing all Network members to connect at a deeper level and participate in its evolution. Schedule of Events: Nov 9th - […]

Hedgerows consist of trees, shrubs and perennial forbs planted along roads, fences or field edges. They provide habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators, serve as windbreaks and visual barriers, sequester carbon and protect against soil erosion. Beneficial insects improve forage, crop growth and yield. Hedgerows can produce a crop: lavender, persimmon, nuts, flowers, etc. Topics […]

This webinar introduces participants to the definition of the regenerative organization and the six guiding principles. Participants will leave this webinar with a better understanding of the approach, principles and practices of designing a regenerative organization. They will learn how to take a living systems approach to address organizational roles and responsibilities, systems and processes […]

Location: National Agriculture & Trade Show (NATS) Grounds Free entry to all sessions Tuesday November 13: Opening Ceremonies 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wednesday November 14 & Thursday 15: Presentations 8:30pm - 5:00pm Hear from expert farmers on the following topics: Tackling Large Scale Regen. Ag Challenges Building Topsoil with Regenerative Practices Integrated Livestock/Sylvopastoral Systems Edible Landscaping […]

Food Tank, the Berry Good Food Foundation, the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and the San Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival are excited to announce the inaugural San Diego Food Tank Summit! The theme for the Summit is Growing the Food Movement.This exciting event will feature more than 30 different speakers from […]