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OUR MISSION
KSURA (K-State Regenerative Agriculture) works with farmers, researchers, policymakers, and consumers to foster a more sustainable and regenerative food system. We are comprised of experts in the field of Soil Health, Cropping Systems, Agricultural Economics, Soil Fertility, Biology, Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences who are dedicated to this endeavor with their experiences and expertise.
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture is an approach to farming that prioritizes the restoration and enhancement of soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem function. This holistic system works with nature, rather than against, creating healthy and resilient farming systems. At its core, regenerative agriculture is guided by six key principles.
Motivation
The motivation for using an enhanced farming strategy relies on soil conservation, lagging productivity, and social pressures to decrease environmental concerns related to agriculture. Kansas leads the nation in no-till acres with 48% of cropped area. However, only 3.2% of the available agricultural area was used for winter cover crops. Cover crops lead to improvements in soil health indicators like organic matter, microbial activity and biodiversity. Thus, it is critical to understand producers' perceptions of various components of regenerative agricultural systems, understand the barriers of adoption, and create an enabling environment for large-scale adoption and scaling by working with extension services and policy makers.
Marketplace
Farmers can command higher prices for products with better nutritional content allowing for greater operations profitability. encouraging farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices, combined with better crop revenues, creates environmental resilience and economic value. A study conducted by Agronomy Journal revealed that, 65% of the farmers interviewed declared interest in understanding management techniques to improve grain’s nutrient density, while 92% of these farmers were not aware of their soybean grain quality. Furthermore, 95% of participants would consider grain quality evaluations if a premium price was guaranteed in the grain’s commercialization.
Organization
At Kansas State University, working with farmers, researchers, policymakers, and consumers fosters a more sustainable and regenerative food system. Our team is comprised of experts in the field of Soil Health, Cropping Systems, Agricultural Economics, Soil Fertility, Biology, Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences. At our core is the belief that regenerative agriculture can transform agriculture into a more sustainable, profitable, and resilient system. By following the six principles of regenerative agriculture, farmers can create more sustainable, efficient, and resilient farming systems, which support a range of ecosystem services and contribute to the well-being of both people and the planet. K-State Regen-Ag is passionate about promoting and implementing regenerative agriculture practices that focus on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing ecosystem services.