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Soil & Sustenance Fund
Investing in Farmers. Feeding Communities. Healing Ecosystems.
Small, regenerative farms feed their communities, restore ecosystems, and strengthen local food systems - yet they rarely receive the federal support that props up large commodity agriculture. The Soil & Sustenance Fund exists to close that gap. By easing costs for households and providing critical capital to regenerative farmers, the Fund keeps responsibly grown, nutrient-dense food affordable and sustains the market that makes it possible.
Read some of our participant stories here.
Who does the Soil & Sustenance Fund support?
In 2025, our pilot program provided 79 low-income households with $150 contributions toward CSA shares, giving families access to fresh, regeneratively grown food and supporting the farmers who produce it.
In 2026, we’re scaling this impact to go further: in addition to household CSA contributions, we will provide two partner farms with $10,000 grants to tackle critical infrastructure needs - from irrigation repairs to refrigerated storage - helping farmers reduce financial risk and continue growing healthy, responsible food for their communities.
The Program reduces financial strain and the trade-offs that low-income households often make between healthy food and other essential needs. For farmers, the Program reduces their financial risk and provides support that covers the costs of seeds, labor, and equipment, as well as innovative and experimental regenerative practices.
Applications open in Spring 2026. Check back in soon for updates!
Our Five Target Outcomes
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Provide direct support to sustainable farmers that protect the environment, reduce food miles, and contribute to the health and well-being of our planet.
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Support farmers that adhere to our Regenerative Agriculture Core Principles.
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Create a CSA subsidy program that demonstrates effective resource allocation to regenerative farms that support environmentally friendly practices and promote biodiversity.
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Provide accessible, affordable, and nutritious food options to individuals and families.
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Create strong, direct relationships between farmers and consumers, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and collaboration in building a sustainable food future.
CSA sign-ups start the farming season, typically in February, and provide small farms with vital funds for seeds, supplies, infrastructure, and staffing. Without this support, farms often rely on loans until summer harvests.
By choosing to support these diverse, small-scale farms we are strengthening the local economy and fostering a resilient food system for all.
Direct Benefits to Regenerative Farms
Thank You to Our Key Supporters
This pilot season was made possible with donations from Patagonia, La Sportiva, Spire Climbing, and incredible folks like you.
Help us reach our goal by donating in the Donorbox above!
