Know Farmers, Know Food

Meet farmers and gardeners who are leading the regenerative agricultural transition for the climate, communities, and the future of our food.

In this Issue

4 Ways to Support Local Farmers and Workers at the Grocery Store

Farmers markets aren't the only way to support local farms—you can make the most of your grocery store, too.

Anya Crittenton

Mural painted on the outside of Native American Bank. There are three women of different ages standing side by side with halos around their heads to represent what Native American Bank honors and celebrates.

Breaking Investing Barriers in Native Communities

Native American tribes have been left out of financial opportunities for generations. Native American Bank and the CDFI Fund are working to change that.

Mary Meade

Jackie Eshelman teaching a 5-Day Ecological Outcome Verification™ course at the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Jalama Canyon Ranch. There are people sitting on the grass all around listening to her speak with rolling green hills in the background.

Know Farmers, Know Food

Healthy food starts with healthy soils and healthy soils have the potential to cool the climate.

Eleanor Greene

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Tyler Streit smiling in a field of mustard flowers

Small and Mighty: Chickpeas for Soil and Community Health

Chickpeas can bolster soil health. For one family, the tiny legumes have become a medium to grow community and conversation.

Mary Meade

Lettuce, blueberries, and tomatoes in different bowls on a picnic table.

Long Island Couple’s Organic Garden is Part of their Zero Waste Home

Climate Victory Gardeners Swati and Mark plant to problem solve, building an organic garden as part of their zero-waste home.

Olivia Liang

Jesse Smith stands on the edge of a vineyard speaking to about 20 people. He is hosting a workshop on nutrient cycling.

Jesse Smith is Regenerating his Homeland and Community

Jesse Smith tests regenerative agriculture practices across California’s most important crops. His work touches thousands of acres of crops and livestock—and his motivation comes from a passion for community resiliency and a love for the land.

Eleanor Greene