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🌱 Ready to unlock the potential of regenerative agriculture? 🌱 Join us for the next session of the Regen Reflections Webinar Series: Getting Resourced, September 19th at 3 PM BST, hosted by Cool Farm Alliance and SAI Platform. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, collaborate and explore valuable strategies for driving regenerative agriculture forward. 🌱 Meet our speakers: Catherine McCosker, 3Keel – Offering insights on developing a strong internal business case through the lens of change management. Rex Raimond and Tim Crosby, Transformational Investing in Food Systems, and Kyle Rudzinski, Pollination – Co-authors of the Rockefeller Report ‘Financing for Regenerative Agriculture,’ will present cutting-edge solutions to address funding challenges and share global strategies for securing resources. Margaret Henry, PepsiCo – will provide insights from the lens of a multinational corporation on how to build internal support and secure financing for the regenerative transition. 🌍 Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with thought leaders in regenerative agriculture. 👉 Be part of the journey! Join us by registering here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eePsn6fT

🌱 Exciting Update 🌱 In less than a week, Cool Farm Alliance, Farm Carbon Toolkit, and Agrecalc are coming together for an exciting discussion✨ We will be sharing more about our decision to harmonise the methodologies of our carbon calculation tools.  📅 Date: September 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM BST 📍 Zoom: https://lnkd.in/epnTiusH Join us to dive deeper into this collaboration and learn how we are shaping the future of carbon calculations in farming. 💭 Have questions? Send them in advance through the Zoom registration and be part of the conversation ✨

🌱 Excited to announce our next Regen Reflections session 🌱 Join us as we dive into the essentials of securing internal buy-in, resources, and funding to turn regenerative agriculture from a trend into a transformative shift. Cool Farm Alliance and SAI Platform have joined forces to bring you this exclusive member-only webinar, one of the eight-part series designed to empower you to scale regenerative agriculture and drive impactful change. Session Focus: Getting Resourced – Making the Internal Case for Change 🗓️ 19 September 2024 | 3 – 4:30 pm BST 👉 Register now https://lnkd.in/eePsn6fT 🎯 What we will cover: 💠 Setting the Scope: How to focus efforts and identify the right resources. 💠 Building the Business Case: Strategies to activate internal support and funding 💠 Filling the Financing Gap: Innovative models to close funding gaps. We are at a pivotal moment for food systems. Join the global movement to scale regenerative agriculture. 🌍

🌱 Embark on a collective journey to scale regenerative agriculture with the Regen Reflections webinar series🌱 Cool Farm Alliance and SAI Platform are excited to launch Regen Reflections, an exclusive webinar series designed to empower organisations on their journey to regenerative agriculture. Hosted by Robyn Cooper and Daniella Malin, this series aims to inspire, educate, and scale regenerative practices across global value chains. 💡 What’s in store? Each session will dive deep into practical strategies to help member organisations scale and contribute to the regenerative agriculture movement. From prioritising resilience and co-creating farmer solutions to tackling technical challenges that will elevate your regenerative journey. 🔥 Kicking off with Purpose: Our first session ignited the series with a powerful focus on collective motivation and a commitment to systemic change. 🌟What’s next? The upcoming sessions will explore: • Getting Resourced: Prioritising value chain resilience and making a strong internal case for change. • Getting Grounded: Collaborate with farmers to create tailored, effective solutions. • Getting Results: Tackle technical challenges and track progress on soil health, biodiversity, water, and climate. • Achieving a Just Transition: Focus on equality and risk-sharing in value chains. • Reaching the Tipping Point: Scaling regenerative agriculture across global value chains. • Tying it All Together: Building trust, transparency, and measurable impact.   👉 Be part of the journey! Join us for the next session,  "Making the Internal Case for Change," on September 19th at 3pm BST 🔗https://lnkd.in/eePsn6fT To learn more about the series https://lnkd.in/etdUsGx6

🌱 Roasting New Ideas: Cool Farm Coffee Working Group Kicks Off☕️ On July 23rd, over 20 passionate attendees gathered for the first meeting of the Cool Farm Alliance Coffee Working Group, chaired by Flaam H. from Rainforest Alliance. Their mission? To co-develop industry-wide guidance for carbon accounting and sustainability in the coffee industry using the Cool Farm Platform. Key highlights include updates on the Coffee Latin America GHG footprint study and the establishment of three primary workstreams, including the development of a Perennials "lite" version for coffee. 🌎 Membership has since grown, and the group is preparing for its next session to advance these efforts. 📈 Interested in contributing? 🌿 Learn how you can join this initiative and drive sustainable change in the coffee sector.  ✉️ Send a short cover letter and CV to fhardy@ra.org, including: • Relevant expertise and experience using the Cool Farm Tool in coffee • Suggested activities for the Working Group Read the full article 👉https://lnkd.in/eKMFPxDM

Meet Aashvi Shah, our Science Intern🌟 Join her as she reflects on her adventure with Cool Farm Alliance. From navigating remote work to juggling life as an international student, and making a real impact on Cool Farm Alliance’s mission. 🌱 Here’s a glimpse of Aashvi’s journey below 👇 "Working with Cool Farm Alliance has been an incredible experience. The team's passion for their work is truly inspiring and shines brightly in everything they do. As someone quite early in my career—having just completed my first year—the opportunity for a paid internship was invaluable. The application and interview process was smooth, with clear feedback and well-set expectations.   Additionally, remote working as an international student had its advantages because it meant I could be home and still contribute. The team’s understanding helped me learn more about different communication styles and dynamics. I had the chance to contribute to various projects and shape my role with a balance of independence and support.   Despite working remotely, I never felt isolated thanks to the kindness and welcoming nature of the team - thank you so much to Megan McKerchar, PhD and Kandia Appadoo (ACIM) for giving me this opportunity!"

In early July, our very own Megan McKerchar, PhD and Michaela Aschbacher from Cool Farm Alliance, set off on an inspiring journey to Uganda. Why? To train and exchange valuable insights with farmers, local programme leaders, and field officers, working alongside the global network organisation, and Cool Farm Alliance member, Solidaridad Network. From the lush coffee and palm regions of Masaka to the serene tea plantations of Bushenyi, Megan McKerchar, PhD and Michaela Aschbacher immersed themselves in the Uganda’s lush farming landscape.     Some highlights:  🌍 Real World Application: visiting smallholder farms confirmed the Cool Farm Tool’s global applicability, though it also underscored the need for local data inputs.  🌴 Exploring New Crop Types: we gained valuable insights into how tea and palm oil plantations can be integrated into our model.  🤝 Cultural Exchange: the warmth, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of Ugandan farmers was truly inspiring  The highlight? Meeting farmers like Maclean, who are leading the way with innovative practices and community empowerment. Their dedication and creativity are the true drivers of regenerative agriculture.    This experience reaffirmed our commitment to making complex scientific tools accessible to those who need them most. Read the full blog here: 👉  https://lnkd.in/eKwJd5cz

Ready to be a part of the CFA Team? 🌱 We are currently #hiring a GHG Modeller for a 12-month remote contract, with flexible hours and potential extension. This role involves developing cutting-edge livestock models to enhance our GHG calculator, leveraging the latest data and research. We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical skills, experience in Python, and a background in ecological or climate science. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. If you are detail-oriented, self-motivated, and ready to make a global impact, apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/exUyyWJG ⏰ Application deadline: September 8th, 2024. 

Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the CFA Team? 💭 Meet Ryan T. Sharp, our new Methods Modeller! With a strong background in mathematics, computer science, and 14 years of experience in agricultural research, Ryan is bringing a wealth of expertise to our Science and Methods team. Check out our website  https://lnkd.in/eAwaFy6Q   for a quick Q&A to learn more about Ryan and what makes his role with us so exciting. 👋🌱 Interested in joining our team? Explore the links below to find exciting opportunities at CFA: 📋 Projects Officer: https://lnkd.in/e2fb9vYS 📚Training Officer: https://lnkd.in/eXQMKRwt

🌱  From Theory to Practice: Key Advantages of Implementing Two SOC Models in Python 🌱 Cool Farm Alliance in partnership with Cirevo have successfully implemented two soil organic carbon (SOC) models—IPCC 2019 steady state and RothC model—in Python, now available in our Git repository. These open source projects are available for collaboration and represent a significant step forward in soil science. Discover how these advancements can enhance your SOC modelling efforts. Read the full article for in-depth insights and access the code repository here 👉  https://lnkd.in/eNu-6Jbx