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—Clearer, stronger, and easier to use—for farmers and businesses—

The revised standards are now consolidated, clearer, and more user-friendly—while ensuring the same rigorous outcomes that make Certified Regenerative by AGW one of the most trusted and credible programs in the world.

First introduced in 2020, the Certified Regenerative by AGW program was designed to prevent “regenerative” from becoming just another marketing buzzword. Unlike many claims, it provides measurable outcomes, third-party auditing, and real transparency for farmers, food businesses, retailers, and consumers.

Listening, learning, improving

After gathering extensive feedback from farmers, ranchers, businesses, and auditors, AGW set out to simplify the program without lowering the bar. Key improvements include:

• Consolidated structure, thanks to removing duplication and merging related standards
• Plain language wording, with updated structure and clearer cross-references
• Built-in guidance notes under each standard to explain context and expectations
• A new “What We’re Looking For” section, offering transparency around audits
• Examples of acceptable records to help producers prepare for verification

AGW has also introduced a new Regenerative Plan Template, designed to bring all requirements into a single, consistent format. This not only makes the application easier for producers but also streamlines the certification process for AGW auditors.

Emily Moose, Executive Director at A Greener World, says

“This revision reflects our ongoing commitment to keeping Certified Regenerative by AGW clear, consistent, and supportive. We’re listening to our clients and giving them practical tools to aid the application process, while maintaining the same positive outcomes and integrity that set this Certified Regenerative label apart.”

Download a copy of the Certified Regenerative by AGW standards: https://agreenerworld.org/certifications/certified-regenerative/certified-regenerative-standards/

Download a copy of the Regenerative Plan template: https://agreenerworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Certified-Regenerative-by-AGW_REGENERATIVE-PLAN-TEMPLATE_2025-v7.docx

A Greener World (AGW) identifies, audits, certifies and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems by supporting farmers and ranchers and informing consumers. AGW’s growing family of trusted certifications includes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW, Certified Regenerative by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. Each program is designed to have positive and measurable impacts on the environment, society and animals, and to encourage truly sustainable farming practices. AGW’s standards and procedures are robust, transparent and achievable.

A nonprofit funded by donations, AGW offers a range of resources to help people make informed food choices, including an Online Directory of certified farms and products and Food Labels Exposed—a definitive guide to food label claims (available in print and online). For more information visit agreenerworld.org.

ABOUT CERTIFIED REGENERATIVE BY AGW

Certified Regenerative by A Greener World (AGW) is a comprehensive, plan-based sustainability certification helping producers demonstrate their commitment to the environment and local communities. More than a certification, it serves as a tool for measuring the impacts of management practices. Certified Regenerative farms maximize soil health while mitigating the negative impacts of humans and livestock. This includes the positive management and regeneration of soil, water, air, cropping systems, livestock, biodiversity, wild harvested resources, and people.

The term ‘regenerative agriculture’ is often used to refer to a range of sustainable stewardship practices, many of which have been used by indigenous and traditional agricultural communities for thousands of years. But rising interest has led to a wide and growing variation in how ‘regenerative’ is defined and practiced. As commitments to adopt regenerative practices increase, so does the risk of misusing the claim to imply sustainability without delivering it—also referred to as ‘greenwashing.’ Currently, most regenerative claims are not verified, resulting in wide gaps in consumer expectation and on-farm practices. Unlike most food labels, AGW’s certifications ensure rigorous standards are validated on-farm by independent, trained auditors. For more information visit: agreenerworld.org/certifications/certified-regenerative.

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