Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) Standards

The SDSPA Organic Operators met to learn about Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) Standards with Alania Lindquist of Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA). Lindquist serves as the Engagement and Farmer/Brand Liaison at the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), where she connects Regenerative Organic Certified® farmers with mission-driven brands and market opportunities. With a background spanning retail, nutrition, operations, and program development, she brings a systems-thinking approach to building resilient, values-aligned supply chains. Alania is passionate about amplifying the voices of producers and fostering partnerships that advance a more just and sustainable food system. Presented during the June 2026, SDSPA Organic Operators Meet-up. This program is funded under Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreement NR246740XXXXC008 between the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA), to promote sustainable agriculture practices and environmental stewardship. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA or NRCS. #sdspecialtyproducers #sodakgrown #sdorganicproducers #organicregenerativeag #sodakregenerativeag