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The Good Ground Guide

Explore a collection of curated lessons, tools, and resources designed to help you take the next step toward a sustainable future.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture?

2 Lessons
- Introduction
  
  Overview of regenerative agriculture principles & practices and their importance in sustainable food production
- Benefits
  
  Financial, environmental, and operational benefits of practicing regenerative agriculture
Exploring Implementation Frameworks

2 Lessons
- Key Concepts & Practices
  
  Deep dive into regenerative agriculture techniques, such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and holistic grazing
- SAI Platform: "Regenerating Together"
  
  Explore the new global framework for regenerative agriculture from the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative
Current Assessment & Decision-Making

1 Lesson
- The Cool Farm Tool®
  
  Estimate your current greenhouse gas emissions, water footprints, & biodiversity rating (The Cool Farm Alliance).
Getting Started: Planning & Implementation

2 Lessons
- Certification
  
  Overview of certification requirements & resources
- Implementation
  
  Walk through goal setting, risk management, and timeline development to build an actionable transition strategy

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What you’ll learn

How a few key changes hold significant potential in preserving our planet’s future and propelling your business to thrive in a changing competitive landscape

Get inspiration & insight from your neighbors in St. Joseph County who are all in on RA

How to thoughtfully and effectively transform your operations