Consumers are catching on to the idea that healthier animals make healthier meals. A family-owned producer of turkeys, Diestel Family Ranch, has a long history of sustainably raised turkeys, and is announcing it received a Regenified™ certification. Regenified is a regenerative agriculture verification practice, and as part of this certification, Diestel sourced more than 650 tons of Certified Regenified corn earlier this spring.
Diestel Family Ranch noted it has become the first turkey producer to achieve Regenified certification.
“Every aspect of being a farmer impacts the world around us and feed is a critical part of raising poultry. If we ignore the animals’ feed sources, then we can’t solve for the future,” said Heidi Diestel, Fourth-Generation Farmer. “Addressing how the feed is being grown will bring the entire system closer to a regenerative state that supports the future of farming and our planet. We want to support the next generation now because their future depends on it, both ours and yours.”
Since its founding in 1949 by Grandpa Jack Diestel, the Diestel family has always prioritized thoughtful farming practices to prioritize the health of their birds, even being one of the first poultry farms to incorporate organic farming in 1999. This Regenified certification will be another milestone for the ranch.
“Diestel is leading the industry into the future,” said Salar Shemirani, Chief Executive Officer of Regenified. “Their commitment to regenerative agriculture extends beyond the farm and the environment, positively impacting the entire supply chain through off-farm purchases of regenerative feed.”
Diestel had to meet Regenified’s 6-3-4™ Standards in order to achieve certification, which includes soil health, adaptive stewardship, and ecosystem processes.
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“For 75 years, my family has committed to more holistic agriculture practices that not only support the best habitat for turkeys raised on our farms, but also consider the impact on the land used.” continued Diestel. “Regenified certification is an important recognition of what has always differentiated Diestel turkeys from mass-produced poultry products. We lead with the strictest animal welfare and environmental standards in the market to produce the leanest, cleanest, and most delicious birds.”
A release stated how Regenified’s certification process will also help Diestel track progress in advancing regenerative principles to improve biodiversity, soil health, nutrient density, and water quality.
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