Through regenerative agriculture, and specifically regenerative ranching, Noble Research Institute has begun to positively impact thousands of acres of degraded land across the country to improve the land and soil health. With pasture and rangeland representing 41% of land usage in the U.S., there is still much more work to be done.

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Since the 1950s, agriculture has built a system that relies on inputs – fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. This system has been successful in increasing food production, but it has come at a cost. With each passing year, the health of our agricultural land declines. Farmers and ranchers operating in these conventional systems didn’t set out to harm the earth; they were simply following accepted practices. Unfortunately, production methods that focus solely on food production yield have a negative impact on the soil and the life it supports. Degraded land decreases the quality of our food. It interferes with fresh water supplies and increases the opportunity for land erosion. And it limits the soil’s ability to capture and store atmospheric carbon. It’s estimated that up to 70% of the public and private grazing land in the US is in a degraded state. That’s a land area larger than the state of Alaska. It’s not enough to simply sustain troubled land. The status quo must change. We must reverse the damage done by previous generations. And we can. It was the belief of Lloyd Noble, the founder of Noble Research Institute, that that the individual farmer or landowner provides our greatest hope of conserving and improving our soil. He understood that farmers and ranchers are the solution to countering the decline of the land. Today, a growing number of agricultural pioneers are recognizing that regenerative agriculture, specifically regenerative ranching, is the key to reversing agriculture’s unsustainable path. Regenerative ranching is the process of restoring degraded soils by using practices based on ecological principles. Unlike organic agriculture, which prescribes practices and standards around the types of seeds or pesticides that may be used, regenerative agriculture is a mindset that takes a more holistic view of agriculture and the environment. Regenerative ranchers work with the natural system to build organic matter and resilience within the soil. That means using less fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides. Healthy soil has less nutrient run-off and erosion, so fewer chemicals and pesticides end up in our lakes and rivers. Healthy soil can withstand drought and heavy rain. In fact, just a one-percent increase in organic matter helps soil hold 20,000 gallons more water per acre. And grazing and pasture land managed using regenerative practices captures atmospheric carbon and stores it in soil, combatting climate variability. Building this resource below the ground means agricultural producers generate higher quality food for consumers. It also means they enjoy more productive land and more stable economics for generations to come. Transitioning to regenerative management requires an informed strategy. There is no recipe or instruction manual. It takes an understanding of principles, a willingness to learn and experiment and a commitment to leave the land better than it was found. It is a journey of direction, not perfection. Ranchers need the knowledge, training and support to transition to a way of managing land that will better serve society, the environment, and their businesses. Noble Research Institute has been working side-by-side with farmers and ranchers for more than 75 years. We know it will take patience and grit to bring regenerative ranching to reality on hundreds of millions of acres. But no organization is better equipped for the challenge. We have the ability to help agricultural producers bring regeneration to the ranch. Our research will lay the foundation for making informed decisions. Our education helps build competencies. Our experience makes us a knowledgeable guide along the regenerative journey. But this work requires partnerships with those who believe in the critical role of the land and the soil. Together, we will remove the barriers that farmers and ranchers face as they restore the land. We ask you to join us in helping bring regenerative ranching to millions of acres across the United States. Your support of these efforts will ultimately help rebuild the soil, clean up our air and water, and bring agriculture back in step with nature.