Level 0 is the entry threshold in the TEIKEI level system for regenerative agriculture.
This level determines whether a farm is fundamentally eligible for collaboration with TEIKEI.
The minimum requirement is:
The farm operates ecologically.
An organic certification is mandatory. Only in very rare exceptional cases is entry into Level 1 possible without organic certification.
Level 0 means:
The foundation exists to work together.
The following is clarified:
At Level 0, nothing is yet finalized.
However, it becomes visible:
This is important for future planning.
Level 0 does not mean:
Level 0 means:
The farm can become part of the joint development because it implements organic farming according to EU organic standards.
A farm advances to Level 1 when concrete development steps begin to be defined.
One level up: Level System for Regenerative Agriculture
Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2026-05-01 · Last updated: 2026-05-01 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us