#110 - “Almost Raw” Regen Dairy From A 19-Entity Ecosystem

Episode Highlights:

• 🌱 Kalona was born to save organic dairy farms that got left behind

• 🚚 Their Iowa-based ecosystem includes 19 different entities

• 📍 Buying from small family farms, many with just 35–40 cows

• 🌾 Leveraging Land to Market certification for agronomic improvement

• 🥄 “Almost Raw” milk via low-temp pasteurization & non-homogenization

• 📊 How regen affects their marketing efforts in-store and post-purchase

• 🧠 Scaling to national distribution while maintaining local and regional impact

• 📈 The rise, stall, and hopeful revival of organic dairy in America

• 🤯 648,000 to 24,000: Why 95% of U.S. dairy farms disappeared

• 🥛 How regenerative agriculture can help make family dairy viable again

• Don’t have time for the full episode? 😵‍💫 

• Check out the recap! 🙃 

• Everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes. 🥳

🥖 PACHA Is Raising Money On WeFunder

• PACHA is redefining gluten-free bread and tortillas with just two ingredients: sprouted buckwheat and sea salt. Clean, organic, and allergen-free, their products deliver real nourishment without gums, fillers, or seed oils — and come in 100% home-compostable packaging.

• Revenue is growing 2X annually, with a $5M run rate and 170% YOY growth. National distribution is ramping fast, including launches into Whole Foods, Sprouts (460 stores), and Albertsons (791 stores) by the end of 2025.

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🫘 Doudlah Farms Organics has achieved Regenerative Organic Certified® status across 1,345 acres of diverse organic crops. This Midwest-based farm and brand is now one of the few in the region meeting the world’s highest standard for regenerative agriculture, reinforcing its commitment to ethical, climate-smart farming. (Financial Content ↗)

🥤 O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has launched Catalyst, a zero-sugar, plant-based energy drink with 120mg of caffeine, 10 calories, and no artificial ingredients—marking the B Corp’s bold entry into the booming functional beverage market. (Business Wire ↗)

☕️ Biochar Origins coffee is the result of a regenerative collaboration in Colombia using biochar from coffee plant waste to improve soil health, boost yields, and increase farmer incomes. Supported by Equation Coffee’s Soil Revolution Fund and co-led by Biodiversal, the project has already achieved a 30% rise in soil carbon and 25% higher farmer earnings. (Daily Coffee News ↗)

🌾 Gail’s, McCain, and Wildfarmed are leading the charge toward biodiversity and soil health as regenerative farming is rising fast in the bakery world. A recent Vyper report found that 42% of consumers want more information on regenerative practices on packaging, and 38% are looking for scientific proof of environmental impact before making a purchase. (British Baker ↗)

🌱 Barilla has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining plans to source 250,000 tons of raw materials from certified regenerative agriculture by 2030 and expand its clean energy capacity to 24 MW. The company has already engaged 7,000+ farmers in sustainable sourcing, achieved gender pay parity, and ensured 88% of its products meet strict sugar and salt limits. (Business Wire ↗)

🌳 Santiago Gowland, CEO of the Rainforest Alliance, calls regenerative agriculture a business imperative, not just a moral one, warning that climate change could cut global ag output by 35% by 2050. Backed by a new Regenerative Agriculture Certification Standard launching this year, the Alliance’s approach aims to boost farmer income by 62%, cut 3.5 million tons of CO₂ annually, and build resilient, nature-aligned supply chains. (Climate Action ↗)

🐖 StarWalker Organic Farms is hiring a Financial Controller

🔥 Kettle & Fire is looking for a Graphic Designer, Finance Analyst, Supply Chain, & Senior Finance Analyst

🫘 SIMPLi is hiring a Global Sourcing Manager / Director, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Specialist & Business Development Manager

 🦬 Force of Nature is looking for a Field Sales Manager & Product Marketing Manager / Director

🍵 Into the Wild: Wild Orchard Tea and the Promise of Regenerative Agriculture

• 🍵 Once deemed unfarmable, Wild Orchard’s land is now a lush, biodiverse tea paradise thanks to regenerative organic farming.

• 🏆 With 27 international medals, this tea isn’t just award-winning — it’s rewriting the rules of quality through seed-grown, nature-led practices.

• 🌿 Beyond flavor, every cup supports soil health, water conservation, and community.

• Check out this feature on the brand and their farm by Whole Foods Market