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Founded in 2023 by the Developing Regenerative Yields Cooperative in Arizona, Regenerate AZ is a collaboration between farmers, ranchers, and supply chain entrepreneurs to create a more sustainable local food system. Programs include economic development strategies, fundraising initiatives, and projects that address challenges in local food production.
A program to accelerate regenerative food systems in a drought environment.
When: TBD
Who: Invitation / Nomination
Where: TBD
Cost: Free
Contact: info@thinkregeneration.com
The complex nature of the food supply means positive changes will require many different people, organizations, and skillsets to work together.
Sharing practices that improve soil health and our habitats for food production will allow farmers to withstand drought and flood conditions that are becoming more common.
Healthier soils have been proven to store more water than depleted soils, an important fact as voluntary restrictions are starting to be implemented in the Lower Colorado River system.
All of the practices recommended by Regenerate AZ participants will be based on the latest research supporting soil health, biology, gut health, and regenerative economics.
We are building resiliency by moving away from monoculture growing systems and into more dynamic, and complex, cropping systems.
Our event participants will help build a story with the world about how regenerative practices are being implemented throughout the food supply. What are the next steps we need to take?
In 2023, we invited farmers, ranchers and supply chain entrepreneurs to Oatman Flats Ranch west of Phoenix, Arizona, to see first-hand what it takes to run a regenerative farming operation in the arid desert. Temperatures exceeded 105°F in October as participants witnessed the cooling effects provided by biodiversity.
with contributions from Regenerate AZ 2023 Participants
Read through our regional plan that outlines how creating more regenerative experiences can open new markets in the U.S. Southwest. We need your support! (Updated Dec. 19, 2023)
Please enjoy a 12-minute documentary produced by Kiss the Ground about Dr. Yadi Wang and the work at Oatman Flats Ranch.
Oatman Flats Ranch is founded by Dax Hansen, a fourth-generation producer on a mission to revitalize the desert landscape. It is the first Regenerative Organic Certified farm in the U.S. Southwest that grows heritage wheat. The farm uses regenerative practices to maximize soil-based water storage, including but not limited to minimize soil disturbance, cover cropping, roller crimping and mob grazing for cover crop termination, integrated pest management, and other natural techniques, to nourish the soil that further improve health of people and the ecosystem.
VIdeo: Take in the natural beauty of Oatman Flats Ranch, as produced by Oatman Farms, its partner and flour producer.
The Historic Rockhouse on Oatman Flats Ranch in Gila Bend, Arizona, is part of the important regional story of indigenous growers, colonial settlers, and modern day America.
Follow Dr. Yadi Wang in the field as he explains his philosophy for growing life, big and small.
Take a look at how Gila River flooding affected Oatman Flats Ranch.
Enlightened Soil will be providing EnSoil Algae to the managers at Oatman Flats Ranch for a test trial in 2023. Details about the results of the trials will be made available to the participants, and will also be included in white paper to be published in 2023 after the conclusion of Regenerate AZ.
Information about the product and research done by Dr. James White at Rutgers University is available by request to info@think-regen.com.
Read a weekend feature that informed millions about the regenerative farming practices in Arizona, including Oatman Flats Ranch. “Farming can’t continue like it is in the West,” said Dax Hansen. “You have to grow regeneratively or you’re going to run out of water.” Read the full story.
OTHER MEDIA:
microBIOMETER & Regenerate AZ Announce Official Partnership (Think Regeneration, July 2023)
Regenerate AZ & Enlightened Soil Corp. Announce Partnership (Think Regeneration, June 2023)
Regenerative Farming at the Oatman Flats Ranch in Dateland (AZ Central, March 2023)
Regenerate AZ: On the Ground (and River) at Oatman Flats Ranch (Think Regeneration, May 2023)
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