Regenerative Organic Certified

Regenerative Organic Certified® is a revolutionary new certification for food, apparel, and personal care ingredients. Regenerative Organic Certified® farms and products meet the highest standards in the world for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness.

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With regenerative organic agriculture, we can rehabilitate soil, respect animal welfare, and improve the lives of farmers. We can sequester carbon, build healthier communities, and reap more nutritious and abundant yields.

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In practice, regenerative organic agriculture can look like cover cropping, crop rotation, low- to no-till, compost, and zero use of persistent chemical pesticides and fertilizers.

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All Regenerative Organic Certified® products and farms must also meet the requirements of the USDA Organic Certification.

• The goal of Regenerative Organic Certified® is to promote holistic agriculture practices in an all-encompassing certification that:
  • Increases soil organic matter over time and sequesters carbon below and above ground, which could be a tool to mitigate climate change;
  • Improves animal welfare; and
  • Provides economic stability and fairness for farmers, ranchers, and workers.
• To achieve Regenerative Organic Certified®, an entity must first hold USDA organic certification or an international equivalent formally recognized by the National Organic Program (NOP). Regenerative Organic Certified® adds criteria and builds off the NOP and equivalent standards.
• There are three levels of Regenerative Organic Certified®: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Bronze represents the beginning level, and Gold represents the highest achievable level in regenerative organic production. This tiered approach enables producers to adjust and adapt their practices over time and allows for continuous improvement. Annual recertification audits are required at all levels.
  • Bronze level: At least 10% of fiber-or food-producing land within an operation must be certified at initial certification and must reach at least 50% by year five. Alternatively, the certified portion may represent at least 10% of the operation’s revenue derived from food or fiber production.
  • Silver level: At least 50% of fiber-or food-producing land, or revenue from Regenerative Organic Certified® crops, within an operation must be certified at initial certification and must reach at least 75% by year five. Alternatively, the certified portion may represent at least 50% of the operation’s revenue derived from food or fiber production.
  • Gold level: 100% of fiber-or food-producing land of an operation must be certified, representing 100% of revenue derived from food or fiber production.
• Learn more about the Regenerative Organic Certification