At Frontier Co-op®, our commitment to nourishing people and planet is more than just a mission statement—it’s central to who we are. Since our founding in 1976, we’ve been dedicated to supporting organic agriculture. We firmly believe that what you put in and on your body matters—not just for your health but for the health of our planet.

This commitment to both people and planet has recently coalesced on a global scale into what’s now known as ‘regenerative agriculture’. While there’s still ongoing debate about its exact definition and requirements, the world is increasingly recognizing the importance of treating our farmers fairly and ensuring the health of our soil, water, and air. These fundamental tenets of environmental health, resilience, and fairness have been central to our co-op since its inception, and we’re excited to see and participate in this global transition toward a more regenerative economy.

We’re working hand in hand with our sourcing partners around the world to understand their challenges and identify solutions that work for them. We’re starting with the 33,000 farming families associated with our partner, FEDECOVERA, in Cobán, Guatemala. Our aim is to ensure they receive recognition for the regenerative practices they’re already utilizing and to assist them in navigating the formal certification process. Moreover, we’re dedicated to identifying and overcoming any unique financial or logistical challenges that they face. This includes assisting with certification costs and committing to long-term contracts among other measures.

WHY REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED®?

Frontier Co-op believes firmly that regenerative agriculture should inherently require organic practices, and Regenerative Organic Certified® represents the highest standard for organic agriculture in the world. By purchasing Regenerative Organic Certified® products, individuals can connect with a full suite of important values and know at-a glance that their purchase makes a positive impact at every level: environmentally, ethically, and socially. Regenerative Organic Certified® is an agricultural certification for food, fiber, and personal care ingredients. Based on three pillars, it requires farmers to go above and beyond by practicing agricultural techniques that ensure healthy soil, the ethical and humane treatment of animals, and fairness for farmers & workers. It was created to address the climate crisis, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, factory farming, and fractured rural economies globally.