Regenerative Organic Alliance

Regenerative Labels, Real Impact: Building Credible, Resilient Supply Chains
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Friends of the Earth webinar tailored to food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of regenerative food labeling. Drawing on a new analysis from Friends of the Earth, this session will examine how regenerative certification programs can serve as powerful tools for advancing supply chain goals — from reducing pesticide use to strengthening climate resilience and protecting biodiversity. We’ll explore how different labeling approaches can help companies meet distinct business objectives, whether responding to consumer demand for cleaner products or engaging a broader network of farmers in continuous improvement. At the same time, the discussion will underscore that not all programs are created equal. Structural integrity — grounded in credible standards, third-party verification, and traceability — is essential to ensuring that regenerative claims deliver real impact and maintain consumer trust. Attendees will leave with practical insights to evaluate labeling programs, align sourcing strategies with sustainability commitments, and make informed decisions in a crowded and competitive marketplace.

Kendra Klein, PhD
Deputy Director of Science·Friends of the Earth

Kendra Klein, PhD is Deputy Director of Science at Friends of the Earth where she leads research and campaigns on food, farming, and public health. She previously worked at Physicians for Social Responsibility, Health Care Without Harm, and Breast Cancer Action. Kendra is a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and has written for The Nation, The Guardian, Civil Eats and Food Tank. She holds a BA from Miami University of Ohio and a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy & Management from UC Berkeley.

Charlotte Vallayes
Principal·Vallaeys Consulting

Charlotte Vallaeys is Founder and Principal of Vallaeys Consulting, where she advises organizations working to advance more sustainable, transparent, and accountable food systems. Her work focuses on food labeling and certification integrity, environmental claims and outcome reporting, organic and regenerative agriculture, and food policy. She brings experience across nonprofit advocacy, public-interest research, and the food industry, including previous roles at Consumer Reports, where she led food label ratings and policy work, and General Mills, where she led sustainability strategy for organic brands. She holds graduate degrees from Harvard and Tufts.

Webinar: Monitoring Soil Health at Small and Large Scales
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
May 26 (2-3 PM CT) Webinar: Monitoring Soil Health at Small and Large Scales, Dr. Caro Córdova of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Join SDSPA as Dr. Córdova dives into monitoring soil health at both small and large scales and how that can benefit your operation. Drawing on global experience, she will share insights into regenerative agriculture and on-farm strategies for long-term sustainability.

Regenerative Food Labels: What’s Behind the Claim?
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Friends of the Earth for a critical conversation on the rise of “regenerative” food labels—and what they mean for the future of our food system. Grounded in new analysis from Friends of the Earth, this webinar will expose how a patchwork of inconsistent standards is risking consumer trust and allowing harmful practices, including the use of toxic pesticides, to persist under the guise of sustainability. This briefing is designed for allies and funders committed to advancing a truly regenerative and just food system. We’ll highlight why strong, enforceable standards—like organic and those that build on it—remain essential for protecting human health, biodiversity, and climate stability. We will also explore the broader policy gaps driving the proliferation of weak labels, and where strategic investment and advocacy are needed to ensure integrity, accountability, and real transformation across the marketplace. If you’re working to shift food systems toward equity, transparency, and ecological resilience, this webinar will offer key insights and opportunities for impact.
https://foe-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IiANPh60R_aDYY_mQEgQrQ#/registration

Together We ROC™ The Midwest
2026-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gwenyn Hill Farms, Waukesha, WI, N130W294 Bryn Drive, Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
Together We ROC™ The Midwest brings together farmers, brands, retailers, and partners to explore how regenerative organic agriculture is shaping the future of the food system. Hosted at Gwenyn Hill Farm, this immersive day includes a strategic working sessions, educational programming, and guided opportunities to connect across the supply chain; from soil to shelf. Through thought‑provoking conversations, farm experiences, and meaningful networking, the event is designed to strengthen regional collaboration, spark new partnerships, and advance the regenerative movement in the Midwest. JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy1uYTIuaHNmb3Jtcy5uZXQlMkZmb3JtcyUyRmVtYmVkJTJGMjQyOTI2MjA3LmpzJTIyJTIwZGVmZXIlM0UlM0MlMkZzY3JpcHQlM0U= JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJocy1mb3JtLWZyYW1lJTIyJTIwZGF0YS1yZWdpb24lM0QlMjJuYTIlMjIlMjBkYXRhLWZvcm0taWQlM0QlMjI3YzNiMTNlYi0yM2FlLTQxZDktYWI1Ny0wZjNmZTFkY2ZhZTAlMjIlMjBkYXRhLXBvcnRhbC1pZCUzRCUyMjI0MjkyNjIwNyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==

Regenerative Organic Oats Field Day at Pleasant Valley Ranch Corp
2026-07-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and SaskOrganics for a field day at Pleasant Valley Ranch Corp. near North Battleford, SK for an exciting day of hands-on demonstrations, displays, and discussions on all things regenerative organic farming.
Date: Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST (Lunch Included)
Location: Pleasant Valley Ranch Corp, North Battleford, SK
Doors open at 8:30 AM. Online registration is required.
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and SaskOrganics are pleased to be co-hosting a field day on July 8th at Pleasant Valley Ranch Corp, outside North Battleford, Saskatchewan (as part of COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats program).
This field day will feature activities such as:

Field tours (i.e. buckwheat, oats, sunflowers, legumes, etc.)
Plow-down demonstrations using various methods
Equipment exhibition
Grain cleaning/screening methods
Organic fertilizer trials
Pollinator strips
Catered lunch
Plenty of time for networking.

Directions to the farm and the event agenda will be shared with registrants by email.
Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through field sites. We look forward to seeing you out there.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Kulczynska at 226-791-1303 or julia.kulczynska@cog.ca.

Organic Field Day 2026 - Rodale Main Campus
2026-07-17 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at our annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our 386-acre experimental farm.

Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute experts and learn about a wide variety of research and demonstration projects, all focused on organic agriculture. Stations will be set up throughout the farm, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore our living laboratory by walking or enjoying a leisurely wagon ride from site-to-site. July 17 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm EDT
This event is free, but registration is required. Please plan to bring your own lunch or purchase food on-site.

Regenerative Organic Oats Field Day at Schill Family Farm
2026-07-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and SaskOrganics for a field day at Schill Family Farm near Balcarres, SK for an exciting day of hands-on demonstrations, displays, and discussions on all things regenerative organic farming.
Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST (Lunch Included)
Location: Schill Family Farm, Balcarres, SK
Doors open at 8:30 AM. Attendance is free but space is limited. Please register online in advance.
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and SaskOrganics are pleased to be co-hosting a field day on July 29th at Schill Family Farm, near Balcarres, Saskatchewan (as part of COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats program).
This field day will feature activities such as:

Mobile pig and chicken tractor demonstrations
Tours of unique grazing corridors, diverse intercropping plots, and rotationally-grazed cover crops
Nutrient amendment trials
Compost and compost tea assembly and trials
Organic market garden display
Catered lunch
Plenty of time for networking

Directions to the farm and the event agenda will be shared with registrants by email.
Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through field sites. We look forward to seeing you out there.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Kulczynska at 226-791-1303 or julia.kulczynska@cog.ca.

Regenerative Organic Oats Field Day at Top of the Hill Farm
2026-08-06 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and Manitoba Organics for a field day at Top of the Hill Farm near Treherne, MB for an exciting day of hands-on demonstrations, displays, and discussions on all things regenerative organic farming.
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDT (Lunch Included)
Location: Top of the Hill Farm, Treherne, MB
Doors open at 9:30 AM. Attendance is free but online registration is required.
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) and Manitoba Organics are pleased to be co-hosting a field day on August 6 at Top of the Hill Farm, near Treherne, Manitoba (as part of COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats program).
This field day will feature activities such as:

Tours of the on-farm flour mill operation
On-farm grain cleaning and processing
Side-by-side crop trials
Nutritional amendment trials
An upgraded equipment exhibition
Catered lunch
Plenty of time for networking

Directions to the farm and the event agenda will be shared with registrants by email.
Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through field sites. We look forward to seeing you out there.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia Kulczynska at 226-791-1303 or julia.kulczynska@cog.ca.
