Regenerative Agriculture Investment Forum

​As part of San Francisco Climate Week, we are bringing together leading innovative agriculture lenders, market analysts, and investors to move beyond theory into the tangible practice of financing those at the forefront of better agricultural lending and credit. 

This session will highlight successful financial models and investment opportunities to support small American farms and ranches. As environmental pressures intensify and traditional farm credit falls short, numerous smaller, farm-focused lenders across the country are stepping up to make ecological, climate, and financial resilience more achievable. 

The program will concisely frame the role of soil health and regenerative agriculture as a significant opportunity for climate-resilient investments, followed by a showcase of alternative lenders actively deploying capital.

​Panelists Include:

• ​Brett Melone - Chief Credit Officer, California FarmLink

• ​Haley Baron - Chief Development Officer, Mad Agriculture

• ​José Corona - Chief Agricultural Business Officer, Agricultural Platform Collective

• ​Kat Taylor - Founding Director, TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation

• ​Lauren Manning - Executive Director, Food System 6

• ​Zach Ducheneaux - Founder, 5th C

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California FarmLink, Mad Agriculture, Food System 6, and 5th C LLC will present their approaches and current opportunities, providing attendees with a clear view into how capital can be effectively utilized across regenerative food systems.

Finally, we'll have a casual networking session, allowing for one-on-one candid conversations between anyone who likes what they hear and wishes to connect. These discussions are designed to surface practical insights, allow for honest questions and answers, and create new relationships.

​​Photography Notice and Consent: This event will be photographed and filmed. By registering and attending, you consent to the use of your image in event-related and organizational communications.