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Our mission is to advance sustainability and regenerative agriculture through innovation, transparency, and real-world impact—building resilience from the soil up and shaping a healthier future for people and the planet.

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How We Are Sustainable

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At CMI, we are redefining sustainability leadership. Through CMI SOARS and Planet Positive™, we are bringing regenerative products to market with authenticity and accountability—setting a new benchmark for how we link the work we are doing to purchasing drivers for consumers.

Bob Mast

President, CMI Orchards

Latest News

  • Planet Positive™ Press Release

    CMI Orchards Launches Planet Positive™ Expanding Industry Leadership in Regenerative Agriculture. CMI Orchards is unveiling a bold, multi-faceted approach to advancing regenerative agriculture and transparent environmental leadership across the tree fruit industry. Anchored by its impact-driven platform CMI SOARS - Sustainable Orchards And Regenerative Solutions—and the launch of its consumer-facing brand Planet Positive™, CMI is setting new standards for measurable sustainability to drive real, environmental and commercial value.

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  • CMI Orchards Launches CMI SOARS

    Building a Sustainable Future, Rooted in Regeneration

    “At CMI, sustainability isn’t an add-on, it’s at the core of how we grow, operate, and collaborate,” said Bob Mast, President of CMI Orchards, in the recent release. “CMI SOARS represents our commitment to measurable change, ensuring our orchards, partners, and communities can thrive for generations to come.”

    September 24, 2025

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  • The Soil Center Groundbreaking

    New Era of Regenerative Ag Begins at CMI Orchards

    CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming proudly marked a major milestone on June 30, 2025, with the official groundbreaking of The Soil Center, a pioneering agricultural sustainability operation that will transform farm and orchard waste into carbon-rich soil amendments. The event celebrated the beginning of a bold new chapter in regenerative farming and sustainability innovation.

    June 30, 2025

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  • CMI Orchards leads groundbreaking regenerative ag advancements

    CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming’s joint venture, The Soil Center, is at the forefront of redefining agricultural sustainability.

    Breaking ground later this spring, TSC was established to repurpose agricultural byproducts — from orchards, row crops, dairy and beef operations — into carbon-rich soil amendments supporting healthy, robust crop production and reducing the need for synthetic soil additives.

    April 10, 2025

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  • CMI Orchards Welcomes Sustainability Coordinator

    Rose Vejvoda joins the Wenatchee, Wash.-based CMI Orchards and will work on regenerative agriculture initiatives.

    April 7, 2025

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  • Groundbreaking planned for new sustainability venture

    CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming will break ground on The Soil Center later this spring, using biochar and other strategies to build sustainable amendments.

    April 7, 2025

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