Reports
Charting a Path to Regenerative Food Systems
Ideagarden Institute has participated in multiple studies that lay out the path toward food systems that are sustainable, equitable, and profitable.
Flourishing Farmer: Business Models for Regenerative Agriculture
A survey of five business models for regenerative agriculture
This report is a product of curiosity of three UC Berkeley MBA students passionate about food systems transformation.
They interviewed more than 30 diverse stakeholders to learn about the current state of regenerative agriculture. This paper aims to share what was learned to add to the existing wealth of resources.
We hope that there is something in it for consumers, farmers, investors, food companies, and policymakers.
Funding Food Systems Innovations That Benefit Local Communities
This paper calls for new funding mechanisms to support a bioregional approach to food system innovations, prioritizing local communities, regenerative practices, and resilience. It highlights food as a critical lever for addressing climate and health crises and advocates for bioregional systems that draw from Indigenous wisdom, mutualism, and regenerative agriculture.
To bridge the funding gap, we propose utilizing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and creating collaborative funding structures to attract impact-driven investors. The document culminates in a call to action for the philanthropic community to mobilize resources toward food system innovations that are community-centered, environmentally sustainable, and economically beneficial.
