AEI Founder, Steve Apfelbaum and Director, John Elstrott published this paper in the Journal of Food and Nutrtition Science in Dec 2022. The paper explores a regenerative agricultural future that could integrate native perennial plant species as crops, or in rotations to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water resiliency. And, how a perennial agriculture could operationalize and create lower cost accountability to assure food supply certifications and values for farmers.
Protecting & Valuing Wild Native Plant Species Genetics During Domestication