Crop Diversity for Greater Climate Resilience: First Findings from McGill’s DART Project

Written by Alix Tabet, Sara Maranda-Gauvin, and Rosina Rodighiero

SUMMARY Regeneration Canada is currently supporting a research lab at McGill University...
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Building Bridges for Regeneration

Written by Ananda Fitzsimmons

Régénération Canada was spawned from a global movement. In 2017, our founder, Gabrielle Bastien, organized the first Living Soils...
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Of Pumpkins and Dreams: The Regenerative Odyssey of Sébastien Angers

Written by Sara Maranda-Gauvin

Regenerative agriculture continues to gain ground in Quebec, offering a promising solution to environmental and climate challenges. At the...
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The Peat Moss Problem: 6 Renewable Alternatives to Protect Ecosystems

Written by Paige Fehr

Peat moss has been the staple soil amendment for home gardeners, commercial nurseries and growers since the mid-20th century....
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Sowing Resilience: Crop Diversity, Soil Health and Climate Adaptation on Quebec Farms

Written by Alix Tabet

SUMMARY Regeneration Canada is currently supporting a research lab at McGill University led by Dr. Cynthia Kallenbach. It explores...
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Prioritize social justice, food sovereignty, and economic viability

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

A truly regenerative agricultural system advocates for fair labour conditions for everyone involved- farmers, farm labourers, processors and consumers,...
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Safeguarding Water Cycles

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

As 40% of the world faces water scarcity, good water management is a key part of regenerative agriculture. Effective...
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Protect & Restore Natural Ecosystems

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

Regenerative practices aim to preserve or reclaim habitats like peat bogs, wetlands, prairies and forests. These ecosystems play important...
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Agroforestry & Living Roots

Written by Paige Fehr, Rosina Rodighiero

Perennials, trees, shrubs and other plants that grow back year after year, have more developed root systems than annual...
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Reciprocity in Regenerative Agriculture

Written by Paige Fehr, Rosina Rodighiero

Making sure whatever we take is given back. Providing plants with macro and micronutrients using organic inputs restores the...
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Regenerating Humility

Written by Derek Leahy

This post was originally published by Derek Leahy for Rural Routes to Climate Solutions as a reflection on the...
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Maintaining Biodiversity in Regenerative Agriculture

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

Systems with greater diversity of soil organisms, plants and animals are more resilient. They tend to have superior soil...
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Minimize Soil Disturbance

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

Plowing and turning over soil disrupts critical functions of soil microbial and fauna communities, which play a significant role...
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Keeping the Soil Covered: A Regenerative Agriculture Principle

Written by Paige Fehr, Rosina Rodighiero

Keeping the soil covered allows for favourable conditions for microorganisms to thrive. Covering soil also helps regulate soil temperature...
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Integrating Livestock and Ensuring their Well-Being in Regenerative Agriculture

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

In regenerative agriculture, animal welfare extends beyond the basics of low-stress handling and general care, but rather involves keeping...
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Understanding the Context in Regenerative Agriculture

Written by Rosina Rodighiero, Paige Fehr

As humans, our actions are influenced by many factors, including our environment, community, and financial circumstances. In regenerative landscape...
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A Week on a Regenerative Dairy Farm

Written by Caroline Lavoie

Caroline Lavoie is a member of the Régénération Canada team. She is the Project Manager for Dedicated Dairy Farms,...
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Truth and Reconciliation

Written by Geneviève Leblanc

This blog post was originally written in 2022 and was updated in 2023. Special thanks to Av, Sara and Tony...
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Regenerating Rural Opportunities

Written by Derek Leahy

This post was originally published by Derek Leahy of Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (RR2CS), our podcasting partner for...
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Regeneration Canada's main office is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka are recognized as the custodians of these lands and waters. Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal is known as a historic gathering place for many Indigenous peoples. 

Regeneration Canada is committed to taking action to regenerate land and water while acknowledging and respecting Indigenous knowledge that ensures thriving for all beings.

We are dedicated to continuously educating ourselves and the communities we serve about the true history of this place.

     

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