Nature’s Path launches $100K program to help Canadian organic growers
Richmond, British Columbia – Nature’s Path and Canadian Organic Growers (COG) partner together to debut the “Regenerative Organic Oats” (ROO) program.
The Regenerative Organic Oats Program distributes $100,000 annually to help four organic farmers achieve the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC).
Farmers will be provided with regenerative organic training courses, individualized farm management coaching, and will have an opportunity to test out evolving soil carbon sequestering measurement tools.
Like-minded farmers will have the opportunity to network with each other to continue collaborating on the growth of regenerative organic farming.
“We are excited about this partnership as it gives us an opportunity to measure the carbon impacts of regenerative organic farming practices, while supporting farmers who are on the front line of helping address climate change through their practices,” says Jyoti Stephens, Vice President of Mission and Strategy for Nature’s path.
“By looking at soil carbon changes over time, we can effectively track the rate at how regenerative organic farming can heal the planet.”
Receiving the ROC begins with a farm already having organic certification, a three-year in-depth process, and takes roughly one growing season where practices are audited and measured.
Each participating farm will receive $5,000 to cover program-related costs, while the remaining $80,000 will be designated to support ROO training.
Through this initiative, Nature’s Path aims to amplify regenerative organic practices, advance the development of soil carbon sequestration methods, and help build an agricultural system that empowers farmers and consumers, while mitigating climate change.
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