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CAMARILLO, Ca., Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rodale Institute<\/u><\/a>, the global leader in regenerative organic agriculture, has received $1M from Holdfast Collective, Patagonia\u2019s non profit shareholder. The grant will serve as a catalyst in funding the Institute\u2019s work providing technical assistance, business planning services, and equipment stipends to historically underserved farmers and ranchers in Ventura County. The California Department of Food and Agriculture will provide an additional $1.5M to total a $2.5M investment as the organization continues to raise funds for these and other critical projects across the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThese grants allow Rodale Institute to work alongside some of the most innovative and community-minded farmers in America today,\u201d said Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach, \u201cWe look forward to collaborating with local growers, nonprofits, institutions, and individuals to build a more healthy and just food system.\u201d<\/p>\n

The California Organic Center in Camarillo will serve as the hub for demonstrations of regenerative organic practices in Ventura County. Rodale Institute agronomists will be consulting directly with farmers to help with crop selection, marketing coordination, as well as Organic and Regenerative Organic Certifications.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cRodale Institute is filling a unique void that universities and agricultural extension offices are not currently providing for farmers who seek to transition to organic and Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) production,\u201d Tkach continued. \u201cFarmers are demanding practical science that improves regenerative organic methods in Ventura County, and Rodale\u2019s campus in Camarillo is a trusted resource. With financial support from the Holdfast Collective and CDFA\u2014coupled with Rodale Institute\u2019s expert guidance and technical assistance\u2014Ventura\u2019s producers will be empowered to successfully adopt organic practices and receive ROC certification.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rodale Institute and Patagonia, owned by Holdfast Collective, share similar values to \u201cProtect our home planet.\u201d Patagonia aims to work to reduce its impact, share solutions, and embrace regenerative practices while partnering with grassroots organizations and frontline communities to restore lands, air, and waters to a state of health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cRodale Institute is peerless,\u201d said Greg Curtis, Holdfast Collective Executive Director. \u201cThey\u2019ve just been around and they understand. They\u2019ve got a reputation and a way of showing up that is important for us, because it\u2019s incredibly important for whatever we\u2019re funding to be effective.\u201d <\/p>\n

This investment contributes to Rodale Institute\u2019s mission to accelerate the regenerative organic movement through a unique, holistic approach that spans world-class scientific research, farmer education and training, and technical support for farmers and companies. The project began in June 2024 and will continue until May 2026. To learn more, contact california@rodaleinstitute.org.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT RODALE INSTITUTE<\/strong>
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing the regenerative organic agriculture movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and education. The Institute\u2019s groundbreaking science and direct farmer support programs serve as a catalyst for change in farming and food production worldwide. Over its 77-year history, Rodale Institute has proven that organic farming is not only viable but essential to humanity\u2019s survival.<\/p>\n

ABOUT HOLDFAST COLLECTIVE<\/strong>
The Holdfast Collective is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that owns 100% of Patagonia\u2019s non-voting stock. The organization is committed to combating the environmental crisis, protecting nature and biodiversity, and supporting thriving communities.<\/p>\n