New Report: Building an Equitable Future with Generational Renewal in California Agriculture
Analysis shows that some young and beginning farmers are able to succeed with complex individualized networks of support.
Analysis shows that some young and beginning farmers are able to succeed with complex individualized networks of support.
SB 1000 requires cities and counties with "disadvantaged communities" to incorporate environmental justice into their General Plans. Our analysis shows that SB 1000 can serve as an important avenue for advancing comprehensive food access policies at the local level.
Farm size, land tenure, and access to technical expertise are major barriers that prevent participation in the Healthy Soils Program for many farmers, especially farmers of color.
Private investment can be an important step in addressing land access and capital barriers, but there must be broader food system changes to meet the goals of scaling regenerative agriculture.
Is it possible to design a new, voluntary private investment vehicle whose focus is on both achieving investor returns and on enhancing soil health?
During the pandemic, Great Plates Delivered took on the dual task of getting prepared meals to isolated seniors and supporting restaurants across California.