What does regenerative mean when it comes to meat and why should you care about it as a consumer? In general, regenerative meat describes meat products which are sourced from farmers practising regenerative agriculture. This practice aims to reverse the effects of climate change by rebuilding organic matter in soil and restoring degraded soil biodiversity. With different grocery stores, farmers, food manufacturers, and non-profits in the food sustainability space qualifying what makes regenerative meat different and how do consumers know what they’re really getting?
Across the board, it's agreed that regenerative meat must be organic and grass-fed. But, meat being organic and grass-fed alone doesn't automatically make meat regenerative. So what do farmers need to do to be able to market their product in this way? Considerations for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness are the main criteria – does this really mean ‘regenerative agriculture’ or is it focusing on leaving the soil and water better then when we started, making wholesome, accessible food and growing communities that are strong, diverse and resilient
Join us as we tackle what regenerative meat really means and how this producer-led movement could mean that Farmers, animals, consumers, and the environment alike all benefit from farming practices.