The True Story of Regenerative Agriculture
Spoiler alert: Regenerative agriculture is *Indigenous Agriculture*.
And, of course, the Indigenous roots of this land stewardship practice are rarely recognized. Instead, regenerative agriculture is celebrated as a brand new way to farm in mainstream food systems.
Why are we hearing about this now? Most food is grown using industrial agricultural practices that have been linked to pollution, soil erosion, intensive water use, reduced biodiversity, chronic illness, and greenhouse gas emissions which are causing climate change.
Regenerative agriculture differs because it’s a holistic approach to land management. It recognizes the interconnectedness of soil, plants, water, animals, and people without centering humans. In practice, regenerative agriculture focuses on nurturing soil health, because that determines the health of both people and the planet.
Most importantly, regenerative agriculture is about community and equity. NRFF uplifts these principles in all that the organization does. And we can’t wait to further this Indigenous land stewardship practice by bringing it to life in our Hakihakàn.
