White Buffalo Land Trust

Calling all apparel brands, designers, and textile mills! Join Fibershed on October 27th in Merced, California, for the Climate Beneficial? California Cotton Fall Farm Tour! This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to learn about transitioning cotton production towards regeneration. https://lnkd.in/gSHDxx2S

Our Figure Ate team had a great week at Newtopia Now 2024! Connecting with so many passionate people from across the natural foods industry was truly inspiring. We're excited to see the growing number of brands prioritizing regenerative sourcing and the genuine interest from retailers. Together, we're building a new sector in the market - one that focuses on food that's good for people and the planet. Looking forward to building on the momentum from this week's conference! #NewtopiaNow #RegenerativeAgriculture #NaturalFoods #Collaboration

?? Our food brand, Figure Ate, is thrilled to be exhibiting at Newtopia Now in Denver, CO, next week! ?? ?? Are you a retailer or buyer attending? ?? Come find us at Booth #136 in the Thrive Neighborhood of the Exhibitor Pavilion: https://lnkd.in/g3qitHSR ?? Want to schedule a meeting with our team? ?? Contact us at [email protected]. Newtopia Now is a fantastic opportunity to discover the most innovative and responsible CPG brands shaping the future. We can't wait to see you there! ?? #newtopianow #naturalproducts #cpg

The Almond Project is asking the tough questions to build a more sustainable and resilient future for almonds. ?? We began as a small group of stakeholders – from third-generation almond growers (Pacific Ag Management) and processors (Treehouse California Almonds, LLC.) to pioneering food brands (Simple Mills, Daily Harvest, and Cappello's) – and we're growing! Our new project work, supported by recently added partners like Justin's and GOOD TO GO, requires that more food companies, farmers, retailers, transporters, handlers, processors, and manufacturers join The Almond Project. Together, we can move beyond opposition, understand diverse perspectives, and build a brighter future for the Central Valley. Read our latest op-ed to learn about our soil health research and get involved. #TheAlmondProject #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAgriculture https://lnkd.in/eCPfAht8

Are you a passionate leader with a drive to protect and enhance the unique natural habitats of the Central Coast of California? The Cachuma Resource Conservation District (RCD) is seeking applications for an Executive Director. The Cachuma RCD is a multi-county RCD with its principal work area located on the Central Coast of California and includes the entirety of Santa Barbara County, and parts of San Luis Obispo and Kern Counties. To learn more and to apply visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/gpq8wFvu

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?? Attending Expo West? So are we! Join us for happy hour today at 4:00 pm! Let's celebrate the diverse partnerships driving meaningful change with The Almond Project. Come meet the team and enjoy Cold Brew + Almond Martinis (spiked and N/A) by Daily Harvest and snacks from Cappello's, Figure Ate, Justin's, Simple Mills, and Treehouse.

Thank you Page Faye Mitchum and RegenCircle for inviting our Director of Land Stewardship, Jesse Smith, on for this thoughtful discussion.

We're pleased to introduce The Elderberry Project, a ground-breaking, farm-to-shelf initiative. Focused on the native Western Blue Elderberry, the project aims to build watershed resilience and support our agricultural community while bringing a climate-appropriate crop to the marketplace. This innovative initiative funded by the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities, will establish thousands of plantings across multiple landscapes in our Central Coast region, support farmers and ranchers in the maintenance and harvest of the crop, build out a regional processing facility, develop new brand partnerships and products, and support education and storytelling through a range of platforms over the next five years. We’re honored to collaborate with a diverse group of regional partners on this multi-year initiative to provide a holistic solution supporting ecological regeneration, community resilience, and marketplace diversification. Our partners include; Community Environmental Council (CEC) ?? California Environmental Nonprofit, Chamberlin Ranch, Wild Farm Lands Foundation, Orella Ranch, The?Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office, UCANR including UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, Propagate, Beyond the Farm (a consultancy focused on building marketplace supply of climate smart ingredients), Jungle Beverage Company, JustOne Organics, and Cage Free Productions. Thank you to Santa Barbara Independent for highlighting this regional initiative as a cover story! #regenerativeagriculture #agriculture #nonprofit #climateresilience #climatesmart #climatesmartagriculture https://lnkd.in/eBeq5mpz

Reflecting on the past five years, we want to take a moment to express gratitude for all of you. Your support has been instrumental in building the foundation for resilient food systems that have the power to positively impact the land, our health, and our community as a whole. Our organization’s success lies in creating local solutions, with diverse regional partners, aimed at global impact. This past year we've focused heavily on developing on-the-ground solutions focused on restoring our watersheds, and improving community and ecological health; beginning at our 1,000-acre living laboratory, and expanding well beyond our fenceline. With your support, we’ve: - Influenced 112,244 acres through our trainings and consulting - Engaged 860 community members through our educational events? - Trained 144 farmers and ranchers through our "All-Hands-On" workshops and Savory courses We are actively implementing solutions that reimagine how we raise livestock and grow keystone crops, including grapes, cotton, cattle, and almonds. This work has the potential to impact hundreds of thousands of acres across California and Mediterranean regions worldwide. As we approach 2024, your support is crucial. Our team has built a record of leadership and success since our founding in 2018, and we have the potential to broaden and deepen our impact in the coming year. With your help, we can create a more resilient and bountiful future for ourselves and generations to come. Every gift, big or small, has a tangible impact on the ground. Thank you for considering this crucial work as you make giving decisions this #givingtuesday and throughout the holiday season. Donate today to become a restorative force for people and our planet: https://lnkd.in/gMXKFN4S #givingtuesday2023