Regenerative Agriculture
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Few areas are as vulnerable to the climate crisis as the farms that feed us – with profound consequences for global food security.
At the same time, agriculture itself is a major contributor to climate-changing emissions. Globally, the most recent data indicates that agriculture, together with forestry and other land use, is responsible for 22% of all human-created greenhouse gas emissions.
The good news is that growing numbers of farmers around the world are doing their part to help cut greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change with regenerative agriculture.
Regenerative agriculture is the name for a set of holistic practices that both reduce emissions and rehabilitate and enhance the entire farm system by working with nature to restore soil health, improve water management, optimize fertilizer use, and more.
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SUPPORT FARMERS AND A MORE RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM
Because America’s farmers play a critical role in addressing the climate crisis and protecting our food supply, it’s critical that the US Congress pass a 2024 Farm Bill. This a once-every-five years piece of legislation includes the climate-smart tools and resources to reduce the impacts of climate change and incorporate sustainable conservation practices on farms.
JOIN A CLIMATE REALITY US CHAPTER
Climate Reality’s US chapters give you the chance to work with other dedicated advocates in your community to advance just climate solutions – including regenerative agriculture and conservation practices. Our chapters also often combine efforts with others already working on an issue to build local coalitions that can have an outsized impact when it matters most.
CONNECT WITH A CLIMATE REALITY INTERNATIONAL BRANCH
Located in 11 key countries and regions, our branches form a network of thousands of changemakers working for climate-smart farming and land use solutions across sectors and continents. Branches mobilize advocates to pull on the levers of power and drive real change in their community, country, or region.
REACH OUT TO GOVERNMENT LEADERS
Contacting your government officials is a useful way to communicate your concerns, especially when a policy proposal is pending. While you may not speak directly with the official, their staff tracks the number of calls they receive – and most policymakers do pay attention to communications from their constituents.
WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR
Incorporating regenerative practices helps farmers increase resilience to a multitude of climate impacts, from drought and invasive pests to soil erosion and extreme weather. Not to mention greatly improving soil health and often reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers (and associated costs) while boosting crop yields.
Programs that support regenerative agriculture are a win-win for farmers and the broader public. It’s an approach that leads to healthier, more resilient, and – according to one study – more nutritious crops. And one that has the potential to play a vital role in helping us end a crisis that presents a threat to all agriculture.
Regenerative agriculture has a vital role to play in helping us create a safe future without carbon pollution. It can provide our booming world population with fresh, healthy food grown in a sustainable ecosystem. But the responsibility for making this future possible falls not just to farmers – but on policymakers and public administrators.
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