Experts agree that organic farming not only slashes emission of greenhouse gases but employs a more natural and holistic approach that rehabilitates, or “regenerates,” degraded soil. Compared to conventional methods – and in the wake of recent devastating weather and wildfires – it’s crucial that it also benefits storm water runoff, output during drought, and the quality of air, ecosystems, animals, and humans. It grows food that is tastier and healthier. If the whole world were to fully adopt regenerative agriculture, we would sequester 100% of annual human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and part of previous accumulation. Achieving just a portion of this shift would have substantial impact.
This project pictures six different farms in or near to eastern Pennsylvania that are pioneering regenerative research and farming, which has been called “farming as if the earth matters.” A radical difference from conventional agriculture is planting diverse crops and the use of organic fertilizers – animal manure and composted vegetable material – compared to synthetic fertilizers from fossil fuels plus toxic chemical pesticides. Consequently, not only does this provide more nutrients to the crops, but land use goes from being net producer of greenhouse gases to a net absorber.
Regenerative agriculture grows out of a holistic philosophy and lifestyle that considers all living things, conservation of resources, and fairness to everyone, from farm workers to consumers.
This project pictures six different farms in or near to eastern Pennsylvania that are pioneering regenerative research and farming, which has been called “farming as if the earth matters.” A radical difference from conventional agriculture is planting diverse crops and the use of organic fertilizers – animal manure and composted vegetable material – compared to synthetic fertilizers from fossil fuels plus toxic chemical pesticides. Consequently, not only does this provide more nutrients to the crops, but land use goes from being net producer of greenhouse gases to a net absorber.
Regenerative agriculture grows out of a holistic philosophy and lifestyle that considers all living things, conservation of resources, and fairness to everyone, from farm workers to consumers.