Regenified™

Look into any organization you admire; you’ll find it’s the people that make all the difference. Few know this better than Laura Seredinski, Regenified’s new Director of People and Culture. With over 10 years of experience in employee leadership and organizational development, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge in developing staff-centric cultures and driving team engagement. She is spearheading our people operations, recruitment strategy, and employee development initiatives, making a significant impact on our growth and continuing to build on Regenified’s strong sense of community. Join us in giving Laura a warm welcome to the Regenified family. We’re excited to see the difference she's making for our team.

Regenerative agriculture is rooted in a simple idea: healthier soil leads to healthier food, healthier people, and a healthier planet. It starts with farmers and ranchers making the choice to work in synchrony with nature, focusing on soil health to grow nutrient-rich crops and raise animals on pasture. But it takes more than farmers to make this shift happen. Supply chain partners and brands play a key role in ensuring that regenerative products reach consumers who increasingly care about how their food is produced. In fact, a recent consumer study we commissioned found that 74% of shoppers are interested in buying regeneratively raised food—proof that the demand is there, and it’s growing. Companies like Western Foods are leaning in to make this possible. As a leader in gluten-free grains and flours, and now as a Certified Regenified partner, Western Foods is helping regenerative farmers scale, ensuring they have a reliable partner to process their crops and bring them to market.

Who’s ready to dig deep into the future of farming and food? We’re counting the days until the annual return of the Roots Conference—September 16-17 in Huron, Ohio—hosted by The Chef's Garden, Inc. The theme for Roots 2024 is REINVIGORATE, exploring the principles of regenerative agriculture and how they parallel our lives and our organizations. Regenified co-founder Gabe Brown will deliver the keynote address to conference attendees made up of farmers, agricultural experts, culinary industry leaders, and sustainability advocates committed to enacting positive change in how we grow and consume food. Additionally, our own Richard Tufton will be moderating an expert panel on integrating livestock to benefit soil health (leading to healthier plant and animal production and higher nutrient density). This will be an impactful and inspiring event, and we are honored to be a part of it. To learn about Roots 2024 speakers, topics, agenda, and more, visit https://lnkd.in/gCfZq_b7 #Roots2024

Why do regenerative farmers and ranchers want to keep “armor” on their soil at all times? Especially in the hotter months, it's about shielding the bare ground from heating up and drying out under direct sun. Armor can take the form of cover crops, livestock-trampled or roller-crimped grass, or decaying plants—serving as a protective layer to protect microbial life when temperatures rise. Ideal soil temperature to support microbial growth is in the 70° F range, but on a hot day, without armor between the ground and the sun to slow down evaporation, surface soil temps can quickly get above ~140° F, at which point they become essentially pasteurized. The soil microbiome can’t survive in that hot and dry of an environment. To illustrate the principle of armor in practice, take a look at these images shared with us by Benina Burroughs Montes of Burroughs Family Farms. On a recent summer day in Denair, California, Montes used an infrared thermometer to measure the surface temperature of the armor bearing the brunt of the sun’s rays (see image on the left). The armor temp read 131.9°. But underneath the armor, her soil was only 92.7° (see image on the right). That’s a remarkable 39.2° difference due to the presence of armor shielding the ground from the direct sun. The benefits of armor on soil are numerous: beyond moderating the effects of peak temperatures in both hot and cold seasons, armor enables greater moisture retention, curbs wind and water erosion, suppresses the germination of weeds, and provides habitat for animal life above and below the surface.  Building and using armor is one of the soil health principles we evaluate within our verification standards to help farmers and ranchers measure progress on their regenerative path—and help consumers trust that certified regenerative products trace back to verified practices and outcomes that improve soil health. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_kKfQPC

Exciting News! Western Foods is now officially Certified Regenified! 🌱 We're thrilled to announce our commitment to regenerative agriculture—working to restore ecosystems and support a healthier planet. With a Regenified™ certification, Western Foods is helping to nurture the Earth, one grain at a time. Thank you for joining us on this journey as we take bold steps towards a regenerative future. Together, we're creating positive change today and for generations to come! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dsVUChfr #CertifiedRegenified #WesternFoods #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #HealthyPlanet

Tomorrow at 10:30 AM at Newtopia Now, we can’t wait to talk about regenerative practices in modern farming with Benina Burroughs Montes. Learn how Burroughs Family Farms is integrating certified regenerative principles into its diverse operations from almond production to pastured proteins. Hope to see you there!

There are few things we love more than connecting with the people behind our certified farms. That’s why we’ll be taking the stage at this year’s Newtopia Now event in Denver on August 27th. Regenified’s CMO Kristine Root will be joined by Benina Montes of Burroughs Family Farms—a fifth-generation California farm that recently received Regenified certification. Together, they’ll discuss the transformative power of regenerative practices in modern farming. Get more info on how to join us here: https://lnkd.in/gpinf2i8

Please help us welcome to the Regenified team our new Director of Certifications Ops and Quality Assurance, Tom Spoden. Tom comes to us with years of food safety certification experience working in private, government, and nonprofit as well as water-testing labs, most recently in food certification industry. In this new role, he will track regulatory developments and changes, identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the certification landscape. Tom will take the lead on compliance, standards, and protocols, and will work directly with senior management to foster relationships with key stakeholders in regenerative agriculture. As Regenified continues to thrive at the forefront of industry innovation, we’re excited for Tom to join us for this new chapter.

Will we see you at Newtopia Now? Join Regenified CMO Kristine Root on 8/27 for a casual gathering of the minds on the Colorado Convention Center showroom floor. Positive for People & Planet: A Meetup for the Conscious CPG Community takes place at 2:30pm, and brings together industry professionals to chat about key issues impacting the health of our planet. More info on this meetup and the Newtopia Now event here: https://lnkd.in/gpinf2i8

Join Regenified™ online at the Regenerative Legacy Summit as we share experiences and solutions with other leaders in the world of Regenerative Agriculture. Regenified’s Chief Science Officer Doug Peterson will be speaking on Soil Health and Economic Resilience: The Foundation of Regenerative Agriculture at 2:30pm Central on Tuesday, August 13th. We hope you’ll join us as we explore the future of farming in real time with other passionate people dedicated to a healthier planet and food system. Register for this live streaming event here: https://lnkd.in/gbFjjNAs