Research endeavors related to regenerative organic agriculture.
Especially in association with the Maharishi International University - Agroecology Research Center, in Iowa.
The research efforts will focus on better defining what is regenerative in agricultural practices:
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Evolution and development of soil health strategies,
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Research that better understands the role of agriculture production in the sequestration of carbon as a mitigation of climate problems in our global community,
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The agronomic values of applied natural remineralization strategies for soil health,
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The agronomic values associated with introduction of bio-stimulating microbial soil inoculation strategies to improve soil health.
Maharishi International University in ROA department and its offerings of BA, MS and Ph.D. degrees in Regenerative Organic Agriculture.
For more information, please click on the below Maharishi International University ROA Programs
Maharishi International University
MS In ROA Program
Sustainable & Regenerative
Living
TRANSFORM YOURSELF AND YOUR WORLD
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Design, build and live in a way that restores the health of people, communities, and our planet.
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Learn by doing, from tiny homes and ecocities to renewable energy systems and permaculture gardens.
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Learn from indigenous peoples of the ways that support regenerative living.
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Move beyond sustainability into regeneration, creating environments where all life thrives rather than simply survives.
Regenerative living is a shift in perspective, from trying to do less harm to actively restoring the systems that sustain life. It’s about restoring the vitality of our ecosystems, communities, and ourselves, while creating systems that give back more than they take.
Core Areas Include:
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Regenerative agriculture and food systems
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Carbon sequestration
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Sustainable design and architecture
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Renewable energy and green technologies
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Ecological economics and community resilience
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Leadership and systems thinking for social change
By combining deep understanding, hands-on experience, and inner growth, you’ll graduate ready to restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, and live in alignment with your highest values.
Combine online classroom learning with hands-on farm experience.
Studies cover:
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Soil regeneration and composting
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Organic crop and livestock management
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Water-efficient irrigation and land stewardship
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Permaculture and agroforestry design
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Community food systems and food justice
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Principles of biodynamic farming practices
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Climate-resilient, place-based practices and principles
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Farm planning
Prepare yourself to:
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Manage or launch a regenerative organic farm
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Become a consultant or educator in sustainable agriculture
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Work in food policy, nonprofit advocacy, or international development
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Support climate solutions through ecological land restoration
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Pursue graduate studies in agroecology, soil science, or environmental policy
Regenerative Organic Agriculture
Modern industrial agriculture is a major driver of climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss. In contrast, regenerative agriculture offers a hopeful, science-backed alternative.
Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of soil, ecosystems, and communities, as well as capturing carbon, supporting pollinators, and revitalizing local food systems. Unlike conventional agricultural practices that often prioritize short-term yields at the expense of long-term soil health and environmental stability, regenerative agriculture seeks to actively improve the land over time, creating more resilient farms and a healthier planet.
This Regenerative Organic Agriculture program prepares students to become changemakers in the ongoing global transition. Gain practical farming skills, ecological knowledge, and leadership tools to launch a career rooted in regeneration.
Research To Support Organic Agriculture
Conduct studies on regenerative practices, soil ecology, and sustainable farming methods.
Research Methods & Statistics for Agriscience
Learn the basic principles and statistical applications fundamental to understanding and conducting research on regenerative organic agriculture.
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Formulate hypotheses and design experiments to confirm or refute them.
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Avoid pitfalls when producing data.
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Explore data.
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Fit models to data, which includes choosing an appropriate data distribution, analyzing data using Excel and either R or SPSS.
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Inference – test of significance, choice of tests, parametric vs non-parametric tests.
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Use general linear models – ANOVA (analysis of variance), regression, and
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Draw valid conclusions.
Approaches include critique on literature reviews; collecting published data on a selected topic, synthesize of the collected data, reporting and presentation; design and execution of on-the-job agronomic lab or field projects involving environmental sample collection, analyses, data synthesis, report-writing, and presentation, etc.
Research may be conducted on campus or at a location of the student’s choosing. Learn how agronomic research is done, and enable critical thinking to prepare for future research projects.
Soil Science is the physical and chemical properties of soil, and how biological elements in the soil are influenced by and exert influences on those physical and chemical properties. This includes inherent properties of soils arising from their mineral content and physical constituents, as a foundation for more comprehensive exploration of soils in regenerative organic agriculture in higher-level courses.
This leads into Crop Science, which includes basic principles of crop production and best management practices (BMPs) in Regenerative Organic Agriculture.
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Biology of crop species, their growth requirements and the soil management needed to achieve those requirements.
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Cropping systems and practices, the essential types of machinery used for each crop species, tillage, fertility management, weed control, crop rotations, and control of pests and diseases.
All this to increase efficiency and productivity in the organic production context, while maintaining and improving soil quality.
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Being a ROA student means you’ll be tested both mentally and physically, and the reward is an experience matchless to any other.
Safari C.
Field consultant
Les Griffes in Languedoc-Rousillan, France
The ROA program helped me discover my passion for agriculture and turn it into a career. I loved how hands on it was with a focus on real life skills.
Emily M.
Organic Shepherd
Eugene, Oregon
I learned the only way to grow nutrient-dense food is to be patient, attentive, and disciplined, the same skills it takes to build anything from the ground up.
Ruey M.
Founder of the International Ancestral Medicine Institute
Honoria, Peru