Beyond Organic. Rooted in Regeneration.
Gaia Herbs x Regenerative Organic Certified®
Gaia Herbs® is proud to be the first herbal supplements farm in the Southeast US to be Regenerative Organic Certified® at the Silver level. This type of farming goes beyond organic by protecting soil health and animal welfare, uplifting farmworkers, and tackling climate change head-on.
What is Regenerative Organic Certification?
Regenerative Organic Certified® is a revolutionary certification for food, textiles, and personal care ingredients. Regenerative Organic Certified® farms and products meet the highest standards in the world for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness.
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Growing Outside the Lines:
A Shared Past, Present, and Future of Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Co-written by the Regenerative Organic Alliance & Gaia Herbs®
Discover how the Regenerative Organic Alliance and Gaia Herbs® are helping shape the future of regenerative organic agriculture through a shared commitment to soil health, transparency, and long-term stewardship.
Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People
Bridging Science, Standards, and Products
What does soil health have to do with human health? More than most people realize. Every product has a story, and the most important part begins beneath our feet.
Join representatives from Rodale Institute, the Regenerative Organic Alliance, and Gaia Herbs® as they explore the full journey of regenerative organic agriculture, from rigorous scientific research and meaningful certification standards to the trusted products people use every day.
Panelists: Abbie Dillon – Farm Operations Manager, Gaia Herbs® | Dr. Andrew Smith, Chief Scientific Officer, Rodale Institute | Darcey Howard, Head of Marketing and Engagement, Regenerative Organic Alliance | Krista Hirschmann - (moderator) -Senior Program Director, Medical and Health Systems Education, Rodale Institute, Rodale Institute
What Regenerative Organic Farming Means
Soil Health: Healthy soil grows more nutrient-dense plants.
Consumer Trust: Independent verification gives confidence in every Gaia Herbs® product.
Climate Impact: Regenerative practices draw carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the soil.
Farmworker Fairness: Regenerative Organic Certified® ensures safe conditions, fair pay, and dignity in the field.
Our Commitment to Regeneration
At Gaia Herbs®, regeneration is a promise we keep growing. We’re commited to deepening regenerative practices on our farm and expanding our Regenerative Organic Certified® products, so more of what you love helps heal the Earth while supporting your wellness.
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Strategic Partnerships & Certifications
FairWild
Not all herbs are cultivated—some are wild-harvested from forests, mountains, or meadows. That's where FairWild comes in. FairWild certification assures harvesting practices that preserve and promote biodiversity, company policies that support and uphold the rights of harvesters, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
B Corp
B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.
American Botanical Council
ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.
Fair For Life
Fair for Life is more than a label. It’s a rigorous certification system that ensures fair working conditions, equitable wages, transparent supply chains, and environmental respect for farmers and workers around the world.
Kiss the Ground
Kiss the Ground is an audience-supported nonprofit promoting regeneration and healthy soil as a viable solution for human and planetary health. Since 2013, we’ve inspired millions to participate in the Regenerative Movement through storytelling, education, and partnerships.
Rodale Institute
Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit conducting independent research to uncover and share regenerative organic farming practices that restore soil health, fight climate change, and fix the food system.
American Herbal Products Association
Founded in 1982, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is the national trade association and voice of the herbal and natural products industries. AHPA’s mission is to promote the responsible and sustainable commerce of herbal products to ensure that consumers have informed access to a wide variety of safe herbal goods.
Regenerative Organic Certified®
Regenerative Organic Certified® is a revolutionary certification for food, textiles, and personal care ingredients. Regenerative Organic Certified® farms and products meet the highest standards in the world for soil health, animal welfare, and farmworker fairness.
Sustainable Herbs Initiative
SHI’s mission is to build and advance a movement that supports high-quality herbal products, ethical and sustainable sourcing, and greater transparency in how herbs reach the people who use them. SHI unites diverse stakeholders to tackle complex sustainability challenges across the herbal supply chain.