Figuring out the differences and commonalities between the various regenerative agricultural certifications that have popped up can be challenging.
The Climate Collaborative just released a helpful overview for six main regenerative agriculture certifications.
For each of the 6 certifications, the overview lists:
Theory of change
What's considered beyond soil health
Whether US and global contexts are considered
Focus crop(s)
Acreage requirement
Room for contributing more broadly to regenerative ag
Third party certification
Stage of development/maturity
Required tests
Accommodation of test result variability
Timing of verification
Renewal requirements
On farm audit requirements
Farmer support
Product trademark or label
Potential for consumer recognition
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