Here you will find a compilation of resources devoted to advancing investment in ecological and regenerative foods systems.
Report: Soil Wealth: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture Across Asset Classes
Produced by Delta Institute, Croatan Institute, and the Organic Agriculture Revitalization Strategy (OARS)
Written by Christi Electris, Joshua Humphreys, Kristin Lang, David LeZaks, and Jaime Silverstein
In order to advance the potential that regenerative agriculture presents in mitigating climate change, improving soil health, and building community resilience, significant capital needs to be deployed on farms, as well as across value chains. This report aims to quantify the current investment landscape surrounding regenerative agriculture and cultivate understanding of how investors can allocate investments across asset classes to further these efforts.
Report: The Investment Case for Ecological Farming
By Paul McMahon, SLM Partners
This paper explains why ecological and regenerative farming systems provide an attractive investment opportunity. It is intended for institutional investors, family offices and investment managers with an interest in real assets and/or impact investing.
REPORT: Eroding Value: WhyDirt Matters for Business Leaders and Investors
Produced by Terra Alpha Investments, LLC and ACRE Investment Management (AIM)
Written by Amy E. Dine and Timothy P. Dunn
This paper provides a framework for impact investors as they consider how to invest in issues related to food and agriculture across asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, venture capital, and real assets. By identifying these opportunities for investment, investors can maximize the potential for positive impact and portfolio returns.
Report: Impact Investing in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Across Asset Classes
Prepared by Kristin Lang, Joshua Humphreys, and Andreea Rodinciuc of Croatan Institute, with assistance from Christi Electris and the guidance and close collaboration of Iroquois Valley Farms, Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association, the Organic Agriculture Revitalization Strategy (OARS), Root Capital, RSF Social Finance, and Trillium Asset Management.
This paper provides a framework for impact investors as they consider how to invest in issues related to food and agriculture across asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, venture capital, and real assets. By identifying these opportunities for investment, investors can maximize the potential for positive impact and portfolio returns.
Podcast: Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
This podcast features interviews with diverse players working to advance regenerative agriculture through increased investment.
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture Production:
Acres U.S.A. is North America’s oldest publisher on production-scale organic and sustainable farming. For more than four decades our mission has been to help farmers, ranchers and market gardeners grow food organically, sustainably, without harmful, toxic chemistry. To learn more about recological and regenerative production practices, as well as strategies for the business of sustainable agriculture for growers of all scales., check out the following resources from Acres U.S.A.:
- Magazine: Acres U.S.A. is a monthly magazine that offers a comprehensive guide to sustainable agriculture
- Online education: Ecofarmingdaily.com covers ecological and regenerative production practices, as well as strategies for the business of sustainable agriculture for growers of all scales.
- Events: Acres U.S.A. events are designed to take your education on ecological farming and soil health strategies to the next level, while simultaneously providing opportunities to make valuable connectios with leading experts and peers in the space.
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