Regenerative Food Systems Investment

The 6th annual Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) Forum is convening in Denver, CO this week! A sold out audience of 500 people from across the country and world have come together to find the best ways to use capital to unlock regeneration. The price of current agriculture food and finance systems are just too high - markets, governments, global CPGs, private capital, farmers and the food system are starting to get that regenerative is a key solution - BUT we still have a lot to learn and a lot to DO. ?? We’re digging into that at the Forum, plus making many valuable, strategic connections along the way! #RFSIForum24 #RFSIForum #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #investing #investment #foodsystems #capital #farmers

???? For small and medium-sized farmers, balancing production work with the complexities of running a business is crucial for survival. ?? While farmers may be driven by their passion for producing good food, they are often spread thin – managing finances, operations, and marketing can often take a backseat to revenue-generating work and crop production. ?? An emerging gap in the farming and food industry lies in the lack of resources to help farmers with business and marketing—areas that are not their primary expertise but are crucial for success. ?? As these needs grow more complex, Good Roots steps in to fill this vital gap, providing the support that farmers need to thrive and to reach their full potential. Read the full story here ? https://lnkd.in/ggf4PUd3

Earlier this year, Regenerative Food Systems Investment (RFSI) put out a call for pitch applications for the annual RFSI Forum, to be held October 9-10 in Denver. Together with partners,?The First Thirty, RFSI aimed to find the hottest early-stage solutions for accelerating regeneration. In a commanding representation of the incredible mindpower working to solve for agriculture and food systems transformation, there were nearly 60 applications submitted for the pitch session – all vying for the four pitching spots available in this year’s program. ?? And (drum roll…) introducing the top four pitch finalists who will be pitching at this year’s RFSI Forum: ? ? SeedLinked?helps growers make better seed choices by allowing to explore vegetable seeds by filtering traits that are important to the grower and their production system. Welcome to data-driven seed search. ? ? Susterre?is pioneering the use of ultra-high pressure water jets in row crop planting applications. Their technology promotes regenerative practices like no-till farming and cover crops on a permanent basis, lowers the costs of planting and adds time to the farmer’s planting window. ? ? Range Revolution?‘’The world’s first regenerative leather luggage and handbag company,’’?has rebuilt a regenerative, regional leather supply chain. The products’ design is intended to make consumers think about how they are intentionally created and put a dent into the 5 million hides wasted annually in the USA alone. ? ? Rooted?helps people put a nutritious, locally grown meal on their table in 30 minutes or less with their Real Meal Bundles. Easy recipes and products gathered from the best farms are delivered to consumers through bundles & subscriptions.

New Fund Alert! Terra Regenerative Capital has launched its first fund aimed at closing a major gap in the regenerative agricultural system: the often overlooked and underfunded middle supply chain. The Leaders Fund – aptly named for the systems leaders it aims to invest in – has already invested $2 million in a demonstration portfolio and secured a $10 million anchor investment on its path to a $50 million final close. With a systems-based investment strategy and an impressive team - including Calla Rose Ostrander, Tara Smith Swibel, and Amanda Hendy - Terra Regenerative Capital is poised for catalytic impact. Read the full story ? https://lnkd.in/g4EniraS #regenerativeagriculture #newfund #investing #missingmiddle #farming #catalyticimpact

We're grateful to all of the people, companies and organizations that support the Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum! This will be our 6th annual RFSI Forum, and our community has grown and developed tremendously since we first gathered 175 amazing people in 2019 for the first Forum! Join these sponsors and 450+ other change-makers in Denver, CO on October 9-10th and help us catalyze capital for resilient food systems! #RFSIForum #RFSIForum24 #foodsystems #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #investing #investment

Be Part of the Community Using Capital to Unlock Regeneration! Now is the time to commit to join us at the RFSI Forum on October 9-10 in Denver! We are thrilled to host an amazing line-up of 55+ speakers who will share all of the latest in regenerative food and agriculture investment and beyond. There are hundreds of companies who have already registered to attend the RFSI Forum, view them all here: https://lnkd.in/g_Dxk9i9 ??? If you want to SAVE $$$, register by 11:59 p.m. MT on September 25th. Prices increase on the 26th. Join us ? https://lnkd.in/gPQhn2xd #RFSIForum24 #RFSIForum #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #investing #investment #foodsystems

New Report Alert ? Unlocking Demand for Regenerative - A Crowdsourced Blueprint for Accelerating Consumer Demand for Regenerative Agriculture This crowdsourced blueprint from Smoketown, LLC harvests the best practices and lessons learned from over 20 regenerative industry leaders across 18 brands and other companies who are shaping demand for regenerative and is designed to help accelerate consumer demand for regenerative products.

New Agroforestry Investment Vehicle Launched! Here’s what you need to know: ?? Canopy Farm Management has launched Second Story Farms LLC - a perennial crop Investment vehicle designed to develop the next 1,000 acres of agroforestry in the Midwest ? Anchor investment has been secured from 3 foundations: Zarpet Family Foundation, Zellis Family Foundation, and Matthew Zell Family Foundation ?? They are targeting a $10 million raise Read more about why they are uniquely positioned to expand agroforestry and its benefits in the region, while supporting the next generation of agroforestry farmers. https://lnkd.in/gDWay2g3 Shelby Strattan Kevin Wolz Patrick Michaels

We're very excited to add these new speakers to our line-up at the Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum in Denver this October 9-10! Plus, we've added these new sessions to complete the RFSI Forum?agenda: ? Investing in the Missing Links: The Role of Off-Takers for Regenerative? Featuring:?McCain Foods, Old Salt Co-op, SIMPLi and ReGen Brands ? Unlocking Institutional Scale Investment Regeneration Featuring:?Manulife Investment Management and Vayda ? Creative Strategies & Vehicles to Enable Diverse Capital Participation Featuring: Elemental Impact Excelerator and Impact Ag Partners ? The American Health Collapse & How to Invest in a More Nutritious Future Featuring:?Eat Real Certified ? The Policy Landscape & The Role It Can Play in Enabling Capital Flows?featuring?Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) This is a not to miss event for everyone who wants to be involved in catalyzing investment into regenerative food and agriculture! ?? Don't delay - there's only 1 week left to save on registration - prices increase?at midnight on September 25th! https://lnkd.in/g7ZmGxYV

Don’t miss this panel at the Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum on October 9-10… How Can We Put Capital to Work for Transition? Diverse types of capital can be invested in regenerative agriculture and food systems transition but different types of capital and the strategies behind them can produce different outcomes. This discussion will dig into what investment in regenerative systems looks like today, how capital is being used to move the space forward, and what outcomes for the farmer, investors and systems can be expected. Moderated by: Patrick Smith, Soil Upside Panelists: Jacob Israelow, Dirt Capital Partners; Cortney Renton, Proofing Station; Brandon Welch, Mad Capital Register and join us! ?? Registration prices increase at midnight on September 25th: https://lnkd.in/g7ZmGxYV