Regenerative Agriculture

Divina defines Regenerative Agriculture as a farming technique that nourishes the soil and benefits the surrounding ecosystem, including the insects, animals and people living on and around the farmland. For this product, we've verified that our core regenerative principles are followed.

Support Biodiversity

A 2-4 year crop rotation replenishes soil nutrients and reduces pests that harm beneficial organisms.

Native plants and wildflowers are allowed to grow in and around fields.

Minimize Soil Disturbance

Tillage is used twice per year. Once after harvest, to incorporate plant residue as green manure and once in spring to prepare the field for planting.

Keep Soil Covered & Maintain Living Roots

Some farmers plant a cover crop (grain) after harvest. Other farmers cover their field with plant residue as a green manure to allow the field to rest and promote spontaneous plant, insect and microbial growth.

Responsible Planting & Harvesting Practices

Only handheld equipment is used to harvest and plant.

No modern, heavy machinery is used as this compacts the soil and increases the risk of soil erosion.

Minimize Chemical Inputs

Manual field monitoring and weed removal.

Pesticide used only in response to infestation with prioritization of organic pesticides.

Only non-synthetic, mineral fertilizer is used.

Responsible Water Management

Drip irrigation waters plants directly at the root and only as needed based on rain events and soil moisture.