Agriculture serves as the bedrock of local economies, catalyzing the transformation of soil, water, and sunlight into essential resources for survival and economic prosperity. Unfortunately, much of the current global financial system fails to grasp this fundamental reality. However, a burgeoning community of farmers, investors, and entrepreneurs is spearheading systemic change and pioneering innovative financing models for regenerative agriculture. Among the trailblazing organizations leading this charge are:
- Slow Money Alliance
- Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)
- Solari, Inc.
- Social Venture Network
- Farm incubators like the Hudson Valley Farm Hub and the Intervale Center in Burlington, VT
Financing Regenerative Agriculture is a dynamic one-day conference that serves as a nexus for these networks to converge. Nestled within the multidisciplinary Carbon Farming Course, this event provides a platform for farmers, landowners, and researchers to exchange insights and collaborate with entrepreneurs, investors, and foundation representatives who wield significant financial capital within the existing system. By bringing together funders, producers, and consumers of agricultural goods, this conference becomes a vibrant forum for associative economics in action.
The conference agenda encompasses a rich array of presentations, panel discussions, small-group breakouts, and cross-pollination sessions, culminating in whole-group plenaries and strategic planning sessions. Participants can expect an immersive experience geared toward fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking.
Stay tuned for details about the 2015 Financing Regenerative Agriculture conference. In the meantime, refer to the schedule from the 2012 conference outlined below for a glimpse into what to anticipate.