Digging into Regenerative Farming Practices in Workplace Dining 

We believe the best food starts with healthy soil. Since 2021, a few farm partnerships in Northern California have blossomed into a nationwide network. We're passionate about building connections that strengthen both our environmental impact and ethical sourcing practices. Through regenerative farming, we're healing the land while bringing exceptionally flavorful ingredients to your workplace tables. 

Fostering the Regenerative Difference 

What is regenerative farming? It's a question we love to answer. Regenerative farming prioritizes soil health by feeding and preserving the biological structures that bacteria, fungi and other soil microbes build underground, which provide above-ground benefits in return. Regenerative farmers draw wisdom from Indigenous practices that have nourished people for thousands of years, showing us how growing food can actually heal landscapes rather than harm them.  

"Regenerative farming is participating in agricultural production in a way that actually improves the quality of the land," says Chef Joel Ryan of The Good Eating Company. "With modern industrial agriculture that's heavy on petroleum and uses a lot of inputs, you have to continue to add those inputs for it to be productive. With regenerative farming techniques, it's almost self-perpetuating — it doesn't take away from the quality of the land but actually improves it."  

And it's not just about what ends up on your plate — it's about creating farms where workers are treated fairly, carbon is captured rather than released and the land gets more fertile with each passing season. 

Cultivating Networks of Change 

Our relationships with local regenerative farms are built on a vision for a better food system. These partnerships are transformational — we're not only improving our supply chain's environmental footprint but also fostering resilience and security in the face of increasing climate challenges. 

“With growing populations and shrinking resources," Chef Joel notes, "pouring more into conventional agriculture just isn't the answer. Regenerative farming practices represent the gold standard for our future." 

Innovating Through Collaboration 

Something magical happens when passionate people work together. In Colorado, our partnership with East Denver Food Hub brings small regenerative farms together to create a distribution system that preserves their unique practices while ensuring consistent quality and food safety. 

This collaborative approach has sparked innovations like our whole steer program with Rancho Largo, a regenerative ranch in southeastern Colorado. Instead of cherry-picking popular cuts, we purchase the whole animal, embracing nose-to-tail cooking and reducing waste in the process. 

"It takes passionate chefs who are willing to put in the extra work," Chef Joel says. "You need to have a vested interest in building relationships not just with distributors, but with the farmers and ranchers themselves. But passionate chefs get excited about these opportunities."

Serving Up Workplace Dining that Delights 

Partnering with the regenerative farming community offers a unique opportunity for workplace dining. For employers, it advances sustainability goals while meeting the expectations of today's employees, who desire transparency and environmental responsibility from their organizations. For employees, they get to discover new depths of deliciousness every day, with ingredients rich in flavor and nutrition. These quality foods energize and inspire, making the office a place they are delighted to be. 

Creating truly sustainable food systems requires getting everyone on board. By partnering with The Good Eating Company, you're not just serving meals; you're joining a movement that's transforming our relationship with food, the land and each other. Together, we can create a food system that not only heals the planet but brings people together around truly craveable dishes that they can feel good about. 

Let’s take your workplace dining to the next level — together. Contact us today.