Regenerative Organic Agriculture

Regenerative California is working to help small farmers succeed and reconnect all of us with the food we eat by growing nutrient-rich crops through regenerative organic practices.

Why regenerative?

These methods restore soil health which sequesters more carbon, increases biodiversity, conserves water, and builds stronger, healthier communities.

Regenerate 68! Farm

In 2025, we launched Regenerate 68! Farm. Located just off of Highway 68 in Monterey County on the historic Ferrini Ranch, this 68-acre farm is a working demonstration site for regenerative organic agriculture training and outcomes-based farming practices led by farmers and innovators in soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Certified by CCOF as an organic farm, we are working towards becoming a living classroom and training ground for regenerative organic agriculture in Monterey County.

Our partners at Big Sur Land Trust’s vision for Ferrini Ranch is to protect and enhance scenic open space and critical wildlife habitat in this multi-benefit landscape that also includes working lands, cultural resources, and educational opportunities. With community and Indigenous partnerships, Big Sur Land Trust will care for the exceptional natural and cultural values of Ferrini Ranch. In addition, the Land Trust is exploring exciting ways to support healthy lands and healthy communities through sustainable agricultural practices — like our Regenerate 68! Farm.

With these partnerships, we’re protecting pollinators and exploring innovative ways to share and care for the land benefiting growers, eaters, and learners. Through demonstration projects, we’re proving the benefits of regenerative organic farming. Working towards influencing policies, and unlocking new opportunities for farmers.

“We are grateful to Regenerative California for the extraordinary work that they are doing. Thanks to them we are able to access organic agricultural land in the Salinas Valley. Thanks for giving us the opportunity, as small farmers, to grow our organic agricultural business. Without the help of Regenerative California it wouldn’t have been possible for us to progress to more acres outside of ALBA. We now have confidence to grow our businesses.”

— Maria Aguilar, Regenerative 68! Farm Tenant

2026 CHEF PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Are you or someone you know a local chef or restaurateur that would like to expand their menu to offer locally grown produce? Partner with Regenerative California’s farm, Regenerate 68! Farm now to influence varietal selection, flavor profiles, quantities, and harvest windows. Together, we will push the standards for flavor, soil health, and community impact.

Why chefs partner with us?

Flavor that starts in the soil.
Regenerative organic farming delivers nutrient density, biodiversity, and complexity you can taste.

Traceable, transparent, chef-driven agriculture.
We’re a nonprofit farm built to serve the region’s kitchens. No middlemen, no mystery supply chains. Just clean farming and direct relationships.

Reserve your crops now.
Partner with us early to influence varietal selection, flavor profiles, quantities, and harvest windows.

Work with us to co-create the Fall 2026 crop plan and we will grow fresh, local regenerative organic produce for you. We believe this kind of partnership is key to building a regenerative economy that favors healthier soils, healthier people, and healthier communities.

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Understanding the Difference Between Organic and Regenerative Farming

Organic Farming

Avoidance-based.

The primary goal is to "do no harm" by restricting specific synthetic inputs. Practices are guided by a predefined set of rules and standards for production.

Regenerative Farming

Restorative-based.

A holistic philosophy focused on actively healing and enhancing the entire farm ecosystem. The focus is on outcomes, such as rebuilding topsoil and sequestering carbon