We work with impact-oriented investors that see an opportunity in achieving financial returns while improving environmental outcomes on the land and supporting the resilience of rural communities. As responsible stewards of the land, we strive to adapt our practices with a long-term view towards soil and water health, biodiversity, and communities. Our farm management and operational decisions are guided by the following set of principles:

REGENERATIVE, NOT EXTRACTIVE

We focus on a systems-approach to farming that seeks to improve natural resources rather than deplete them.

OUTCOMES-BASED CRITERIA RATHER THAN PRESCRIPTIVE PRACTICES

We strive to achieve healthy soils, healthy ecosystems, healthy communities and healthy climate. The exact portfolio of practices implemented will vary from farm to farm as do soil types and the natural resources vary from place to place.

LAND ETHICS

We adhere to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards, as well as sustainable farming certification standards such as UTZ/RA, FSC and Gold Standard, as frameworks for the management of environmental and social risks and impacts associated with the projects in our portfolio.

ROLE MODEL TO INSPIRE OTHERS

Through research we seek to inform practice and demonstrate a positive, replicable example of producing healthy food on healthy soils with fewer external inputs while generating market-rate financial returns for our investors.

CREATE VALUE FOR MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS

Acting with integrity and social responsibility means to create value for all stakeholders. We aim to create value for our investors, customers, farmers, employees, and broader communities, rather than simply profit to shareholders.