Cutting edge research to transform agriculture with regenerative principles
Our Mission
Society’s advance is contingent upon transformational changes in our food production system. Currently, the farmers and ranchers are leading the innovation of food production systems, ahead of the researchers.Science is necessary to make regenerative food systems a reality, but we need to rethink how we apply science in order to get there. Producers require independent, practical scientific support to ensure that concepts, practices, and systems are scalable and transferable to other operations and regions.
Where are we next?
California Almonds and Berries
February - tbd
The 2024 Field Season is complete! We are hunkering down to analyze and process data from the field until the 2025 season, which is set to start in February in California! Stay tuned!
What's Happening
Thank you for attending our 2024 Field Day at our home base of Blue Dasher Farm, with nearly 150 joining us to learn about health in food and farming!
We've PASSED 1,000 FARMS!! After an amazing 547 farms in the 2024 season, the journey continues for the next phases and the next 1,000!
Review the 2023 Annual Report:
(2024 report underway!)
2024 highlights at a glance
-547 farms with full system assessments
Totals from the first three field seasons of the 1000 Farms Initiative: 1,284 full system assessments on farms across North America!
Recent Research Highlights
JGR Biogeosciences:
Insects:
Ecosphere:
PeerJ:
Florida Entomologist:
1000 Farms Initiative, in Images
You Can Make A Difference
We wouldn't be here without your help! Ecdysis is a grass-roots research foundation, started and continuing its mission by the contributions of many. Every dollar counts to us.
Consider donating towards our mission of research, education, and demonstration to support regenerative agriculture and a repair our world for future generations!