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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 53| Page 25 the health of the soil and drawing down carbon. Climate-smart agriculture. It minimizes the need for chemicals like fertilizers and herbicides and pesticides which can damage the microbial and fungal balance in the soil. It focuses on low or no-till tactics which essentially means keeping the soil safe by not tearing it up for planting, harvesting, or preventing weeds. It creates soil that works like a sponge so it can hold water to draw from during droughts and suck up all the extra water when it floods. And best of all, it draws down MASSIVE amounts of carbon. Regenerative agriculture is a win-for-all solution. It creates more nutrient-dense food, ensures a stable food supply, makes farming less risky for farmers and has the potential to REVERSE climate change if adopted at scale! Tom's farm now exists as a learning center and fully functional regenerative farm for farmers, brands, and retailers alike. And the regenerative movement, although still emergent, is in full swing with determined hopefuls spreading the word all over the world. Agroforestry, crop rotations and cover crops, rotational animal grazing and composting are all regenerative strategies that protect and build the soil, drawing down carbon back into the soil where it belongs and resulting in more nutritious food. MegaFood on a Soil Health Mission Needless to say, MegaFood started orienting itself around how to support this emerging Regenerative movement. Now, seven years later, restoring the health of the soil is our reason for being and it's my sole job focus. Since we have been founding members of the Soil Carbon Initiative, we are in our fourth year of the Healthy Farm Standard Program where we incentivize regenerative practices in our supply chain. We also formed a partnership with Chico State Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems and Tim LaSalle, who runs the center and has become my mentor along with Tom. Tim is a soil scientist who is executing large-scale studies to prove how effective Regenerative Agriculture is for drawing down massive amounts of carbon. The science keeps rolling in. Regenerative ag results in more nutrient-dense food too! At MegaFood it's our strong desire to bring forth a world where everyone is truly nourished. We are hopeful. We are determined. With every new study pointing to more potential, hope gets to ride alongside science. So, join us in supporting this movement! And our hopeful vision of a world where everyone is truly nourished!