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Verified RegenGrown Kicks Off Tomorrow – A New Standard in Regenerative Farming 🌱🐨 Tomorrow marks the launch of Verified RegenGrown, Australia’s first 12-week online verification program designed to give farmers a clear pathway to healthier soils, stronger ecosystems, and more resilient, profitable farms. This isn’t another certification. It’s a movement. A mark that consumers will come to recognise—signalling that the food they buy has been grown in landscapes proven to be regenerating. It means healthier soils, more nutrient-dense food, and biodiversity returning to the land. The Koala, an icon of Australia, symbolises this commitment. While beloved, koalas are endangered—yet farmers, managing over 50% of our country’s landscapes, have the power to restore habitats and regenerate ecosystems through their land stewardship. Verified RegenGrown is more than a label—it’s a commitment to a future where agriculture and nature thrive together. Registrations are open now. Join the movement. 🔗 Sign up here https://lnkd.in/g4EntvCB

Happy National Regenerative Agriculture Day! The Carbon8 team is jumping for joy today—because, honestly, where the bloody hell would we be without our Aussie farmers?! Seven years ago, we founded National Regenerative Agriculture Day (NRAD) to give every Aussie a reason to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible men and women who are restoring our landscapes, regenerating our soils, and feeding us with nutrient-dense, life-giving food. Over the years, we’ve shared stories, gathered in community, and deepened our connection to the farmers who make it all possible. So today, we say THANK YOU to you—the farmer reading this. We see your resilience, your hard work, and the challenges you take on every single day. We recognise your deep commitment to your land, your family, and the future of food. Join us in celebrating by showing some love and #HEARTYOURFARMER—because at the end of the day, farmers are just superheroes in Blundstones. #NationalRegenerativeAgricultureDay #Carbon8

Happy Regenerative Agriculture Day! From our family of farmers to all the Aussie farmers our there busting their butts to care for Country and community and grow incredible, nutrient-dense food!

Last week we announced Verified RegenGrown, our new verification for regenerative farmers, and the response has been phenomenal! To help farmers better understand how this can revolutionise their farming practice, we're holding a free online information session this week. Join us on this Friday at 12:30pm AEST, on National Regenerative Agriculture Day, as we dive deeper into the details of Verified RegenGrown. This session is an opportunity to learn everything about the program, from the verification process to the benefits and how farmers can effectively market their Verified status. Why Attend? 📋 Get Informed: Detailed insights into the program's structure and costs. 🙋♂️ Ask Questions: A live Q&A session with our experts. 🥳 Celebrate: The session coincides with National Regenerative Agriculture Day, celebrating regenerative practices across the nation! This is a great chance for farmers and consumers alike to better understand how Verified RegenGrown can help to shape our food system and support the production of healtheir food and environments. REGISTER for the free info session below Friday 14 February 12:30PM AEST https://lnkd.in/gSTf5a6N #RegenerativeAgriculture #AussieFarmers #VerifiedRegenGrown #Carbon8Fund #RegenGrown

A New Era for Regenerative Agriculture: Introducing Verified RegenGrown 🌱 Today is a significant moment for us at Carbon8 and for Australian farmers across the country. After years of dedication, learning, and collaborating with the farming community, we are proud to launch Verified RegenGrown—a practical, farmer-first verification that truly reflects the hard work and dedication behind regenerative farming practices. 🌿 Why Verified RegenGrown? We understand that regenerative farming is more than just a practice—it’s a way of life. However, until now, there hasn't been a simple, effective way to measure, verify, and communicate the transformative work being done on farms to restore our land and produce healthy food. That’s where Verified RegenGrown comes in. What makes Verified RegenGrown stand out: ✅ Farmer-designed, for farmers – Simple, flexible, and outcome-based approach. ✅ Proves your impact – Tools to track real, measurable improvements in soil health and other key areas. ✅ Helps you stand out in a crowded market – Showcase your commitment to sustainability and differentiation. ✅ Supports your ongoing journey – Access resources and join a cohort of like-minded farmers on the same path. What You Get When You Join: - A RegenGrown Measurement Kit to track progress on your farm. - A Personalised Farm Map to showcase improvements over time. - Ongoing coaching & expert support to guide you through the process. - A verified outcomes matrix to report on 8 key regenerative indicators. If you are a farmer dedicated to building a more resilient farm, protecting your soils, and producing nutrient-dense food, Verified RegenGrown is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. We’d love to help you get verified and share your regenerative journey with the world. Next week, we’ll be hosting a live information session for farmers to learn more about the program. Stay tuned for further details! #RegenerativeAgriculture #VerifiedRegenGrown #SustainableFarming #SoilHealth #Carbon8Fund #AustraliaFarmers Michael McCosker Helen McCosker Kelly Jones

It was an absolute privilege to be in the presence of the incredible Dan Kittredge, a true pioneer in the world of NUTRIENT DENSITY. 🥕🥕🥕 Dan was hosted by regenerative farmers Georgina and Sam of Bello Beef, and while it’s tough to put his insightful talk into a neat little box, the core message is clear. The research they’ve been conducting reveals a startling truth: there's no reliable connection between labels like "local," "organic," "regenerative," or even "farmers’ market" and nutrient density. What is consistently evident, however, is the direct correlation between soil health and nutrient density. The much-celebrated claims that regenerative agriculture inherently leads to more nutrient-dense food are only valid if it results in healthier soil. And in some cases, it doesn't. Soil health is the starting point – without it, everything else falls short. And here’s the takeaway: the five essential needs for soil to thrive are simple yet profound. It needs: Water Air Minerals Food Biological activity (in other words, LIFE!) Dan Kittredge has been an organic farmer for over three decades and is the founder of the Bionutrient Food Association (BFA), a non-profit dedicated to improving food quality. His work is centred on demonstrating the crucial links between soil health, plant health, and ultimately, human health. It’s a reminder that everything comes back to the soil – and we have so much to learn from its vitality. Big thanks to Georgina and Sam at Levenvale Farm/Bello Beef for hosting us. Let’s keep this conversation going, for the health of the land, the food, and all of us. 🌱

We are excited to share that Carbon8 received the Judges Commendation at the Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing Sustainability Awards. Pictured receiving the award is our board member Daniel Lambert FTSE who was also the recipient of the Australian Water Association Water Professional of the Year Award. We are grateful to Dan for his guidance and support in helping us achieve our goal of regenerating Australian landscapes. Special thanks to Geoff Matthews and the entire SIM-PAC team for the opportunity. We're looking forward to being involved again next year on the Regenerative Agriculture panel in May!

A must listen! Our board member Gundula Rhoades recently chatted to vet and marine health expert Matt Landos about the true effects of agricultural chemicals on the greater environment. Chemical farming isn’t just harming our soil, our air, and our health—it’s wreaking havoc beneath the waterline, too. 🌊 Matt and Gundy break it down in the most recent episode of her podcast 'The Regenerative Vet': how the widespread use of chemicals in agriculture is devastating aquatic ecosystems and why our governments and agencies aren’t stepping up to fix it. This is crucial information, especially when you realise nearly all non-organic food is grown using these harmful practices. The ripple effects don’t stop at our farms—they’re flowing into our rivers, oceans, and the wildlife that depend on them. We say it often, but it bears repeating: What you buy matters! Every choice you make for organic, regeneratively grown food helps shift the system toward one that nurtures life instead of destroying it. Listen, share, and amplify Matt’s message. Our ecosystems—and our future—depend on it. 💚 #Carbon8 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Ecosystems #RegenAg #AussieFarmers #ChooseRegenerative https://lnkd.in/dkaHXemi

🌱 A Misty Maleny Gathering Dreaming Up a Regenerative Future for Aussie Farmers 🌱 This week, the Carbon8 crew gathered in the misty hills of Maleny—a scene straight out of a storybook—to dig into the big dreams and bold plans of our small org. There, in the quiet magic of the fog, we rolled up our sleeves to map out our path forward, shaping a vision that reaches well beyond 2025 for the future of Aussie farming and land stewardship. It wasn’t all talk and tea; we got real about what it’s going to take to restore biodiversity, cut out chemicals, and bring healthy food back to Aussie tables. From backing soil health to supporting the native wildlife that call our farmlands home, we set down some solid, boots-on-the-ground strategies to stand by our farmers who are giving back to the land every day. This day wasn’t just about setting goals—it was about honouring the land, the farmers, and the communities that make up the heart and soul of Carbon8. With the mist rolling around us, we felt the power of these commitments more than ever. We can't wait to share with you our next big project, this one is going to change the shape of the food industry as we know it! Here’s to the ones nurturing this vision with their hands in the soil and eyes on a thriving, resilient Country 💚 Kelly Jones Helen McCosker Michael McCosker Rachelle Armstrong Todd Samorowski Marcia Smith Gundula Rhoades Daniel Lambert FTSE Ellen Jeffrey #Carbon8 #RegenAg #RegenerativeAgriculture #AussieFarmers #MalenyMagic #Biodiversity

Last week, the Carbon8 crew travelled to Tasmania to film Vegetable Disclosure, a documentary that gets right into the nitty-gritty of Australia’s food chain. We spent our time there chatting with some incredible Tasmanian scientists, activists, journalists, and environmentalists, each one sharing their insights on the state of our food systems. What we uncovered about the salmon industry is downright shocking and honestly pretty upsetting. The reality of it all is a real wake-up call for anyone who cares about animal welfare, the environment, or the heavy-handed grip that multinationals have on our food supply. It's safe to say we won't be letting anyone we care about continue to purchase Tasmanian Atlantic salmon. We urge you to do your own research and stay tuned for the documentary that will share more. A massive thank you to all the folks who opened up to us and to everyone working tirelessly to bring these issues to light. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring, and we stand with you in the fight for a healthier, more transparent food system. Helen McCosker Kelly Jones #salmon #salmonfarming #tasmaniansalmon #carbon8 #aussiefarmers