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Soil needs to be fertile for plants to thrive. But how does soil health relates to human health? Soil, one of the earth's most important natural resources, is far more than just a fertile home for plants.

From Hershey’s to organic artisanal handmade bars, chocolate is an international star. And as with any big deal, there are some big deal issues in the chocolate industry. There are also some solutions at work.

Although by no means new, these 5 regenerative agriculture practices are being “rediscovered” and changing the landscape of our future.

The movement toward sustainable procurement is not a fad of the moment, but rather a lasting trend that will influence all consumer product industries in the coming decades.

Even though cultivating food and tending the soil are timeless activities, new trends affect the way we work with and on the earth.

General Mills and Walmart are just the beginning in a wave of announcements of moving entire supply chains into regenerative and sustainable agriculture.

The Buy Local movement encourages people to buy food, products, and services originating from the local community.

To consumers in many places, the label of local seems to be a more important consideration than the label of organic. Many consumers feel that local means fresher and healthier, and they are driven by the desire to support their local economies.

Regenerative agriculture focuses on healthy soil, which is vital to growing healthy crops, maintaining healthy farms, and cultivating food in a way that isn’t just less harmful but actually benefits the environment.