REGENERATIVE ORGANIC
Ready to Go Beyond Organic?
What We Do for Regenerative Organic
Regenerative Organic Certified builds on USDA Organic. You need organic certification first. Then you meet added standards for soil health, animal welfare, and fair treatment of workers. We get you ready for both.
Organic First
The regenerative standard requires USDA Organic or an equal standard as its base. We get you certified organic and keep you there.
Soil Health Plan
Cover crops, rotation, compost, reduced tillage, and the monitoring records the standard asks for, in one plan.
Worker Fairness Records
Written policies, pay records, and a way for workers to give feedback, set up and ready to show.
Why Farms Choose Kona Organic for Regenerative Organic
Two audits do not have to mean two sets of records. We build one system that serves both.
Gap Check First
A plain review of where you stand against the standard, with a list of what to fix and in what order.
One Set of Records
Your organic records and your regenerative records kept together, so nothing is written twice.
Honest About Fit
It is not right for every farm. We tell you when the cost outweighs the benefit for your buyers.
Common Questions
Do I need USDA Organic before I apply for Regenerative Organic Certified?
Yes. Regenerative Organic Certified requires USDA Organic or an equivalent standard as its base.
What does Regenerative Organic Certified cover?
Three things: soil health and land management, animal welfare, and fairness for farmers and workers.
Are there levels?
Yes. Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level asks for more practices on more of the farm.
Who does the audit?
Approved certification bodies audit against the Regenerative Organic Alliance standard. We prepare you. The certifier decides.
How long does it take?
For a farm that is already certified organic, plan on one to two seasons, mostly to build the soil health and worker records.
Do I need animals on the farm?
No. The animal welfare part applies if you raise animals.
Is it worth it for my farm?
It depends on your buyers. We check what your market asks for before you spend money on it.
The Three Pillars
Soil health and land management. Animal welfare. Fairness for farmers and workers. USDA Organic is the base under all three.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold
The standard has three levels. Each one asks for more practices on more of your land. You can start at one level and move up.
What the Audit Looks At
Your organic certificate, your soil tests and soil health practices, how animals are raised if you have them, and written proof of how workers are paid and treated.
Who this is for
Certified organic farms and brands whose buyers are asking for regenerative claims, and farms that already farm this way and want it recognized.
When to call us
Call before you promise a buyer a regenerative label. The gap check comes first.
Our conflict of interest policy is simple: we never inspect an operation we consult for, and your certifier always makes the certification decision. Book a consultation to talk through where your operation stands and what it needs.
Related: Organic Certification for Farms • Transition to Organic • Demeter Biodynamic Certification • Organic Sales and Marketing • Take the free readiness quiz