LAKEWOOD, Colo. – To celebrate Earth Month, Natural Grocers is once again teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug LoveSMcampaign. Rooted in the company’s longstanding commitment to organic integrity, regenerative agriculture and environmental stewardship, the campaign encourages communities to protect beneficial insects, while supporting regenerative organic agriculture.
Natural Grocers kicks off Earth Month with Ladybug Love, benefiting Rodale Institute’s farmer training programs.
This year’s Earth Month fundraising efforts will benefit Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training Programs—highly immersive, full-time programs that prepare farmers for careers in regenerative organic crop and vegetable production by advancing organic practices and soil health.
LADYBUG LOVE “The Ladybug Love campaign highlights the essential role beneficial insects play in building healthy soil, resilient farms and a more sustainable food system,” said Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers. “Rodale Institute’s science-driven research and immersive farmer training programs are helping advance regenerative organic agriculture in meaningful, measurable ways. With the support of our customers, this campaign helps cultivate the next generation of organic farmers while reinforcing our shared responsibility to care for the land, protect biodiversity and nourish the planet.”…