The Beautiful Story of Regenerative Agriculture: Does the Future of Pet Food Start with Soil?

What if the most nutritious food for your pet could also help heal the planet? Join us as we dig deep into the world of regenerative agriculture and what it means for the future of pet food. Co-Hosts Dr. Stephanie Clark and Jordan Tyler sit down with Angela Jackson of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, Caitlyn Dudas of Good Company, and the trailblazing team behind Cave Pets, the first certified regenerative organic pet brand, to unpack the science, the business case, and the tangible impact of regenerative practices—from boosting nutrient density in ingredients to rebuilding biodiversity on farms. (And stay tuned—this episode is the first of many for our ongoing series on sustainability initiatives across the pet industry!)Helpful LinksLearn more about the Regenerative Organic Alliance 🌱 https://regenorganic.org/Hear more from the Cave Pets team about their innovative approach to sustainability and pet nutrition innovation 💡 https://bsmpartners.net/barking-mad-podcast/ancient-wisdom-meets-modern-science-behind-the-brand-with-cave-petsCheck out these real-life studies on regenerative agriculture! 🧠Peer-Reviewed Research: Soil Health and Nutrition Density: Preliminary Comparison of Regenerative and Conventional Farming: https://peerj.com/articles/12848/Peer-Reviewed Research: Soil Health and Nutrient Density: Beyond Organic vs Conventional Farming: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sustainable-food-systems/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.699147/fullCompany Case Study: White Oak Pastures regenerative beef: https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hubfs/WOP-LCA-Quantis-2019.pdfFollow Caitlyn Dudas at GOOD COMPANY as she works to support the regenerative agriculture movement 🌎 https://goodcompanysolutions.com/Read more about the National Organic Program standards 📋 https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/organicShow Notes00:00 – Welcome Back!01:34 – Introducing Today’s Guests02:14 – Why Certifications Matter for Pet Nutrition03:31 – Understanding Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC)04:27 – Cave Pets’ Certification Insights05:42 – Sustaining versus Regenerating07:30 – Making the Business Case for Regenerative Agriculture10:01 – Regenerative Agriculture in Practice13:17 – Holistic Benefits of Regenerative Organic Agriculture17:04 – Show Us the Data!19:49 – Consumer Demand for Regenerative Products22:59 – Other Challenges for the Future of Regenerative Agriculture26:23 – A Complex Puzzle33:35 – Other Regenerative Ag Certifications36:26 – ROC’s Impact on the Global Food System39:16 – Conclusion and Farewell

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