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Here you’ll find updates on the investment deals, on-going research, curated news from around the industry and insight from the players already operating in the space.


Raising Regenerative News – July 9, 2020

“Profit” is a key word as we look at how farmers and ranchers are finding profitability in regenerative agriculture. In Point & Counterpoint, we look at mixed reviews of a much-discussed World Resources Institute blog about sequestering carbon through regenerative ag. Soil news, investment activity, a new podcast, and more ...
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RR News Update – June 25, 2020

In an exclusive article, Raising Regenerative spoke with three fund managers who focus on direct investment in farmland and farms about the specific sets of criteria they look for before deciding to invest in, employ or work with particular farmers. Another busy period of investment activity and news, and more ...
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Regenerative Ag Investment Aims High by Focusing on Soil, Steady Growth

Fund Managers Talk Blueprints for Investing in Regenerative Agriculture By Leigh Glenn, Raising Regenerative News Direct investment in farmland and farm operations that follow regenerative practices is one of six investment strategies within the sustainable food and ag investment sector. It also represents the largest amount of investment, nearly $90 ...
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RR News Update – June 11, 2020

Investment in regenerative ag has picked up with the launch of Soilworks Natural Capital, a deal between Timberland and Savory Institute, and a new round of funding from Propagate Ventures. We offer resources to promote racial equity in regenerative ag, new studies, podcasts, news from around the industry, and more ...
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Regenerative Ag Investment Firm Launches with Acquisition of PastureMap

By Sarah Day Levesque, Managing Director, Regenerative Food Systems Investment -- Soilworks Natural Capital, a B-Corporation devoted to expanding the Regenerative Agriculture economy, launched today with the announcement of its first acquisition. The firm, founded by tech entrepreneurs Lew Moorman and Ed Byrne, acquired California-based PastureMap, the leading provider of ...
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RR News Update – May 28, 2020

Will small, independent farmers facing bankruptcy spur impact investment in farms and the supply chain that serves them? Raising Regenerative also delves into the role of meat in the post-COVID food system, advances in regenerative agriculture around the world, new regen ag-based webinars and documentaries, some interesting opinions, and more ...
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RR News Update – May 14, 2020

COVID-19 is spurring change in the food system — what impact will “crowdfarming” have? We also look at how regenerative ag fits into the personal portfolio of a major investor, momentum in the fashion industry, a flurry of news from Down Under, this year’s Moon Shots for Better Food, and ...
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Introducing Our 2020 Innovation Partner – Food System 6

The highly anticipated 2nd annual RFSI Forum is returning to Oakland! The 2020 Regenerative Food Systems Investment Forum, scheduled for September 15-16 in Oakland, CA, is the place to gather for unparalleled education and engagement with the investors, innovators and practitioners who are leading the transition to a regenerative food ...
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RR News Update – April 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and governments begin opening up again, many are searching for silver linings. Will this be an opportunity to implement more sustainable practices? Companies continue to reinvent themselves in regenerative ways, ImpactAlpha looks at investment of private capital for public good in their podcast, and more… ...
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RR News Update – April 16, 2020

Conservation Finance Network shines a spotlight on investment in regenerative ag, two views on the effectiveness of regenerative agriculture in combatting climate change, and new podcasts. Our continued coverage of the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture includes a new report, the U.S. Organic Commodity Market & Risks Outlook and more… ...
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