Ireland has taken a central role in a new European effort to advance regenerative ocean farming, a form of aquaculture that combines food production with ecosystem restoration. Michael William Brescia details that the initiative, known as the SEAGROW project, launched in late 2025 with funding from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) and aims to significantly scale sustainable seaweed cultivation across EU waters. Partners representing five countries came together in Dublin in January
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How to Avoid Supporting the Most Destructive Food Production Practices
Our global food system feeds billions, but the way much of it is produced has profound environmental costs, from depleted soils and polluted waterways to lost biodiversity and strained water resources. Michael William Brescia, a regenerative organic farmer explains how consumers can make better choices that support people and the planet by avoiding the most harmful production practices. The insights below provide a roadmap for thoughtful food purchasing that nurtures ecosystems instead of degrading them.
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“Glyphosate Girl” Highlights USDA’s Regenerative Pilot
Kelly Ryerson, an outspoken advocate known to many as “Glyphosate Girl,” has become a prominent voice in the public conversation about glyphosate, conventional farming, and the future of U.S. agriculture. Her recent remarks on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) newly launched regenerative pilot program underscore not only support for alternative approaches to farming, but also deep-seated concerns about the longstanding use of synthetic pesticides and the industry pressures around protection and accountability. Ryerson’s perspective
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Finnish Study Finds Regenerative Farmers Treat Nature as a Partner in Decision-Making
A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland highlights how farmers practicing regenerative agriculture in Finland incorporate a deep sense of connection with nature into their professional choices. Rather than viewing the environment purely as a resource to be managed, participants in the study describe a collaborative relationship in which nature informs decision-making and shapes farm practices. The research, published in Agriculture and Human Values, involved interviews with 86 farmers engaged in the Carbon
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The Synergy of Permaculture Orchard Designs
Permaculture is a design system that incorporates principles and practices aimed at creating sustainable and regenerative human habitats. It emphasizes mimicking natural patterns, fostering biodiversity, and optimizing resources used to create harmonious relationships between humans, the environment, and other living organisms. In the article below, Michael W. Brescia explains the advantages of incorporating perennial plants into orchards, using permaculture principles to reduce disease, and increase production. The Permaculture Paradigm The holistic design philosophy of permaculture
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A Tactical Guide for Garden Space Planning
Gardening is not merely a hobby; it’s a meticulous craft that requires strategic planning and thoughtful consideration of space. If you’re a novice or seasoned gardener, effective space planning is essential for maximizing yields, optimizing resources, and creating a visually appealing landscape. In the following article, Mike Brescia discusses several tactical aspects of planning and space allocation in your garden to ensure a successful growing season. Assess the Space Before diving into seed catalogs and
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Navigating Quality and Health Concerns in Mass Produced Milk
Pasteurized and homogenized milk is widely consumed and generally regarded as safe, yet its processing raises important questions about quality and potential health implications. Industrial methods designed to extend shelf life and ensure uniformity can obscure the original condition of the milk, making it difficult for consumers to understand exactly what has been altered in the process. These concerns extend beyond safety alone, touching on nutritional integrity and digestibility. In the following article, Michael W.
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How Soil, Plants, and People Are Interconnected
Modern agricultural science has transformed our understanding of soil from inert dirt to a living ecosystem rich in biological activity. Rather than being a static substance, healthy soil is alive with organisms such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and earthworms that are essential for nutrient cycling, water retention, and plant health. These biological processes directly influence soil fertility and the nutrient content available to plants. When soil is biologically robust, it supports the growth of nutrient-dense
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Why Rotational Grazing Is the Missing Link in Healthy Poultry Systems
For decades, poultry production in the United States has been dominated by systems that prioritize convenience, confinement, and output over ecological balance. Even among small-scale and pasture-based producers, chickens are often managed in ways that unintentionally create soil degradation, disease pressure, and declining bird health. In regenerative agriculture, however, poultry is not viewed as an isolated enterprise. Chickens are part of a living system, one that depends on soil biology, plant diversity, and animal movement.
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Two Farming Models, Two Very Different Outcomes
Across the United States, agriculture feeds millions, but the way food is produced matters just as much as the volume. Recent investigations into farm labor conditions have drawn renewed attention to the human cost embedded in large-scale commercial farming systems. Wage theft, unsafe working environments and weak regulatory oversight are not isolated incidents; they are symptoms of a production model designed around efficiency, scale, and cost minimization above all else. In contrast, regenerative farming operates