Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
The article outlines a deepening U.S. farm crisis, with the Farm Bureau estimating nearly $100 billion in losses for the 2025‑26 cycle and per‑acre deficits ranging from $61 to $210. It highlights massive soil erosion—about 2 billion tons a year—costing roughly $12 billion annually, while less than 1% of farmland is USDA‑Organic and under 5% uses cover crops. Croatan Institute proposes a "soil wealth" solution, launching the free FARMWISE Hub for underserved farmers and the LAND Fund to acquire and lease‑to‑own up to 1 million acres in the South for regenerative stewardship. The piece argues that coordinated impact‑investment financing is essential to reverse environmental degradation and restore rural economic health.
Investing in the Agri-Food Transition: Climate-Aligned, Water-Resilient Strategies that Create Value for Investors and Nature
The Sustainable Water Impact Fund (SWIF), a $1 billion partnership between RRG Capital Management and The Nature Conservancy, is targeting the accelerating agri‑food transition in premium crop regions. By financing climate‑aligned, water‑resilient projects, the fund aims to protect land quality, secure...
The Capital Farmers Actually Need for Regenerative Agriculture
Mad Agriculture’s Regenerative Catalyst Fund and its for‑profit arm Mad Capital are closing the financing gap for regenerative farms. The fund provides grants and zero‑interest loans for projects such as virtual fencing, grain‑cleaning equipment, and wash‑pack stations, while Mad Capital...
Responding to Our Changing World
A family in rural Ohio has lived off‑grid for nearly a decade, powering their home with solar panels, storing rainwater, and growing most of their food. They chose this lifestyle to align with sustainability values and to build personal resilience....
Equal Exchange Turns 40: Farmers, Food and Fair Trade
Equal Exchange marks its 40th anniversary, having launched in 1986 by importing fair‑trade coffee from Nicaragua despite a U.S. embargo. Today the cooperative ecosystem includes more than 120 worker owners and generates roughly $80 million in annual trade. It sources from...
Organic Outpaces the Market: Global Sales Hit Record Highs as U.S. Crosses $76 Billion
Organic food and beverage sales reached a record €145 billion ($156.9 billion) in 2024, a 5% year‑over‑year increase that outpaces the conventional market. The United States remains the largest organic market, generating €60.4 billion ($65.4 billion) in retail sales, while Europe leads in per‑capita...
It’s Time for a Revival in Business & Beyond: SVN Conference June 2026
The Social Venture Network (SVN) will host its Global Gathering June 17‑19, 2026, at Santa Fe’s transformed Railyard. The three‑day event is designed to revive purpose‑driven entrepreneurship through intimate peer conversations, capital‑raising sessions, and partnership workshops. Registration is set at a modest $500...