Covering Ground Blog

Land to Market's latest blog posts about building supply chains and scaling regenerative agriculture.

Tips for Earth Day — Ways to Support Regenerative Agriculture

Here's how you can support regenerative agriculture and the improvement of land health this Earth Day.

Holistic Management in Practice: Condition-making

Tré Cates, managing director at nRhythm, explains how Holistic Management can create the correct conditions for positive, meaningful change in natural and social environments.

Regeneration Beyond Borders: The Journey to Founding a Regeneratively Sourced Leather Goods Company

Land to Market Supply Chain Integrity Coordinator, Karin Brothers, shares her story from roots in Zambia to founding Lagom Leather in the U.S.

How Wool Will be in our Lives More in the Future

Dave Maslen, Chief Partnerships and Sustainability Officer of the New Zealand Merino Company (NZM), walks us through the evolution of wool and the qualities that make it increasingly recognized as a superior and sustainable material.

Reuben Hendricks of Cabriejo Ranch

We chat with Reuben Hendricks of Cabriejo Ranch, a Land to Market verified brand and land base that helps other producers implement regenerative agriculture—including Savory’s EOV—on their own land.

Raising Regenerative Kids

Joe Carr, president and co-founder of Land to Market member brand Serenity Kids, explains the inspiring parallels between consciously raising children and regenerative agriculture—and how both give back to us in so many beautiful ways.

Land to Market Holiday Gift & Entertainment Guide

Shop some of our favorite Land to Market verified regenerative products curated for thoughtful giving and entertaining.

Holiday Recipe: Bison-stuffed Butternut Squash with Yogurt Sauce

This dish captures the festive season's essence and showcases the rich flavors of regeneratively raised meat and dairy.

Interview: Silvi and Ezequiel of Pastizales Nativos

We chat with Silvi and Ezequiel, owners of Pastizales Nativos and true regenerative pioneers, and Christian, creative director, to learn more about regenerative agriculture in Argentina.

Bringing Back the Tradition: The History and Health Benefits of Lamb Consumption

We explore the history of lamb consumption in the United States and why grass-fed lamb is a healthy protein worth reincorporating into our diets.

Land to Market’s Approach to Integrity and Traceability Management

At Land to Market, our approach to traceability and integrity relies fundamentally on creating and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders.

Advice for Aspiring Farmers

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms shares honest and important advice for young farmers who want to reduce the risk of failure as they embark on this difficult yet fulfilling path.

Back-to-School Essentials: Guide to Family-Friendly Regeneratively-Sourced Products

Here is our guide for family-friendly, regeneratively sourced products — stock up for you and your family this fall!

The Definition of Regenerative Agriculture and How it Relates to Organic Agriculture

As “regenerative” becomes a buzzword to qualify just about everything these days (agriculture, finance, policy, medicine, business, etc.) there has been a clamor to define the term in each of these sectors. I sometimes joke that everyone with a warm and fuzzy feeling in their heart is now self-proclaiming that their thing is regenerative. We can tell you how I define it, and how we consider the definition for our work in regenerative agriculture with our services to the marketplace via Land to Market.

The Sustainable Elegance of Wool: How the IWTO Ensures a Bright Future

Learn about the amazing benefits and properties of wool as well as how the IWTO is helping shape a brighter, more sustainable future for the wool industry.

Interview: Rob Buddo of Kinburn Farms

‍We called up Rob Buddo, who owns and manages Kinburn, which comprises five farms, all suppliers for Atkins Ranch. He had much to say about regenerative agriculture, continuous improvement, and how people play a huge role.

Labor Day Beet Burger Recipe

Labor Day is coming up next Monday. What better way to celebrate than by grilling up some regenerative meat? Here's a delicious beet burger recipe that the whole family will enjoy!

Interview: Michael Cammock of Atkins Ranch

We met with Michael Cammock, an Atkin’s Ranch supplier, over Zoom from his land in New Zealand. We learned about what it’s like to manage a profitable, pasture-centered livestock operation in a region that’s exposed to cold stormy weather.

There are no Regenerative Practices

Why we need to shift the focus from environmental practices to "environmental profits" if we want to achieve significant positive impact.

Interview: Michal and Rolf Pretorious of TruQuest

We sat down with Michal and Rolf Pretorious who lead the South African Savory Hub, called TrueQuest. Michal is a Savoy-accredited professional and EOV Verifier, while Rolf works with Land to Market Brands on strategic design and business development. Learn about what they are doing to this Hub that is so critical to verified wool supply.

Regenerative Agritourism

David Rust, CEO and Founder of Sagra, explains the intersection of farm stays and regenerative agriculture.

Interview: Kurt and Lisa Portas of Palliser Ridge

We caught up with Lisa and Kurt Portas over Zoom, where they were sitting in Lisa’s office on Palliser Ridge, a sheep and beef farm located in New Zealand. Kurt first came to the farm in 2008 as a stock manager and quickly got promoted to farm manager. Lisa is the expansion manager at Palliser Ridge and has lived on the farm with Kurt since 2009. Their passion for the farm was palpable, and we left the conversation inspired by how they’ve dedicated their lives to farming while raising a family.

Dispatch: Uruguay poised for growth

We're seeing big leaps in the growth of Land to Market verified products in South America in places like Uruguay thanks to progressive supply chain actors and well-equipped Savory Institute accredited hubs.

6 Tips for Earth Day — Ways to Support Regenerative Agriculture

Here's how you can support the improvement of environmental health this Earth Day

5 Tips for Retailers to Support Regenerative Agriculture and Avoid Greenwashing

Getting out on the land, making a public commitment to sourcing regeneratively, identifying and stocking products coming from verified regenerative land, promoting verified regenerative products during April for Earth Month, and having a mindset of continuous improvement are actionable steps for retailers to support regenerative agriculture.

Land to Market at EXPO WEST

As the world’s first outcomes-based verified regenerative sourcing solution, Land to Market and our brand members are taking active leadership in building and defining what regenerative agriculture truly means in the marketplace.

How Longevity is at the Core of the Ugg-Atkins Ranch Partnership

In the increasingly fast-paced global fashion industry where seasons and trends are spinning at breakneck speed, Ugg has held steady on their signature Classic boot for over 45 years. When the Classic Mini Regenerate Boot was released this past October, the boot was lauded as a big step toward bringing the regenerative movement to the mainstream fashion consumer, which it has.

Alysa Seeland of FOND Bone Broth on Bringing Value to Regenerative Supply Chains

In a food paradigm that has valued muscle meats above all other parts of the animal, farmers have taken an economic loss for bones, organs, hides, and fats for decades. Undervaluing the fifth quarter of the animal has had a far-reaching impact on public health, ecological balance, and lead to an erosion of how animals are respected as a whole.

Interview: Blake Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm

We caught up with Blake Alexandre over the phone from his farm in Northwest California. And like a true farmer, he was in and out of the farmhouse, walking around the farm checking on cows, and eventually in his truck heading to town. But this didn’t slow down the rich storytelling.

Regenerative Holiday Reading List

Here at Land to Market and the Savory Institute, we are continually learning, reading, reflecting, and thinking critically about the power and urgency of ecosystem health. And more importantly, how we can best foster regeneration.

Slowing Down while the Holidays Speed Up

As the holiday season begins earlier and earlier each year, we step back and let the deluge rush right past us. We are holding steady to the principals that are foundational to Land To Market.

Interview: Eric Perner of Double P Ranch and REP Provisions

Our resident writer, Jonnah, caught up with Land to Market member and Savory Institute Hub leader, Eric Perner, from his ranch in northeast Oklahoma. Eric is the owner and farmer of Double P Ranch and the direct-to-consumer brand, REP Provisions. Eric and Jonnah talked about his transition from the oil and gas industry into ranching, why the Cross Timbers ecosystem needs grazing ruminants, and how Eric’s lifelong passion for wildlife conservation has shaped the way he farms.

Dispatch: West Bijou - London - Florence - Paris

At Land to Market, we see “field work” as integral to our momentum in building a global supply chain that connects farmers and processors with fashion and food brands. And as a remote team, traveling gives us the opportunity to be deeply collaborative while we are cultivating our global network.

EOV: The Revolutionary Science Behind the Movement

As the science inside the Land to Market Program, EOV™ measures if a landscape is improving or declining in ecosystem function. In layman’s terms, this tracks for regeneration or degeneration on the land, regardless of the strategies that are implemented there.

Covering Ground Blog

Tips for Earth Day — Ways to Support Regenerative Agriculture

Holistic Management in Practice: Condition-making

Regeneration Beyond Borders: The Journey to Founding a Regeneratively Sourced Leather Goods Company

How Wool Will be in our Lives More in the Future

Reuben Hendricks of Cabriejo Ranch

Raising Regenerative Kids

Land to Market Holiday Gift & Entertainment Guide

Holiday Recipe: Bison-stuffed Butternut Squash with Yogurt Sauce

Interview: Silvi and Ezequiel of Pastizales Nativos

Bringing Back the Tradition: The History and Health Benefits of Lamb Consumption

Land to Market’s Approach to Integrity and Traceability Management

Advice for Aspiring Farmers

Back-to-School Essentials: Guide to Family-Friendly Regeneratively-Sourced Products

The Definition of Regenerative Agriculture and How it Relates to Organic Agriculture

The Sustainable Elegance of Wool: How the IWTO Ensures a Bright Future

Interview: Rob Buddo of Kinburn Farms

Labor Day Beet Burger Recipe

Interview: Michael Cammock of Atkins Ranch

There are no Regenerative Practices

Interview: Michal and Rolf Pretorious of TruQuest

Regenerative Agritourism

Interview: Kurt and Lisa Portas of Palliser Ridge

Dispatch: Uruguay poised for growth

6 Tips for Earth Day — Ways to Support Regenerative Agriculture

5 Tips for Retailers to Support Regenerative Agriculture and Avoid Greenwashing

Land to Market at EXPO WEST

How Longevity is at the Core of the Ugg-Atkins Ranch Partnership

Alysa Seeland of FOND Bone Broth on Bringing Value to Regenerative Supply Chains

Interview: Blake Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm

Regenerative Holiday Reading List

Slowing Down while the Holidays Speed Up

Interview: Eric Perner of Double P Ranch and REP Provisions

Dispatch: West Bijou - London - Florence - Paris

EOV: The Revolutionary Science Behind the Movement

Land to Market Earth Day Product Guide

5 Tips for Earth Day — Ways You Can Support Land Health & Regenerative Agriculture Now

Land to Market Verified Regenerative Showcase at Natural Products Expo West

Land to Market Offers its Expertise into Verified Regenerative Sourcing to Brands at Expo West

The Regenerative Revolution Starts Here

A Celebration of Land as Art at CAMPO Artfest | Pueblo Garzon, Uruguay

Savory Institute Ignites Consumer Revolution

Food, Fiber, And Leather Of The Future: Why EPIC Is Proud To Support Land To Market

New Land to Market program will give land a voice of its own

Land to Market: The World's First Verified Regenerative Sourcing Solution

The Savory Institute’s Land To Market Verification aims to regenerate 1bn hectares of land

Land to Market Featured at Climate Conference

The Science Inside Savory Institute's Land to Market™ Program

Ecological Health Index study published by MSU & Ovis 21

13 Regenerative Gifts to Help Save the Soil

Shop Brands & Products with the Land to Market Verification Seal

5 Ways Brands Can Tell Their Regenerative Stories

Meet the Growing Land to Market Team

Shop for the Planet

Holiday Entertaining Guide

Land to Market Holiday Gift Guide