
Regeneration Rising — U.S. Agriculture’s Quiet Revolution
Across the U.S., a quiet revolution is taking root — in pastures, orchards, and fields. Farmers, ranchers, and communities are transforming the land into living systems that nourish people, restore ecosystems, and stabilize our climate. This is regeneration rising: agriculture as a partnership with nature, where soil becomes a carbon sink, biodiversity flourishes, and local economies thrive.

Spotlight Stories
1. From Ranchland to Carbon Sink
Adaptive multi-paddock grazing is restoring degraded grasslands. At Birdwell & Clark Ranch in Texas, cattle rotations are timed to mimic nature’s patterns, building deeper root systems and increasing soil carbon.
2. Investing in Regeneration: Coordinated Capital for the Midwest
The TransCap Initiative, supported by the Walton Family Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation, is orchestrating capital streams to fund regenerative projects in the U.S. Midwest — aligning farmers, lenders, and investors toward soil health and climate resilience.
3. Regenerative Loans & Grants Unlocking Farmer Potential
Financial tools like Zero FoodPrint Carbon Grants and Steward Loans are helping farmers adopt regenerative practices without taking on crushing debt, making cover cropping, composting, and reduced tillage more accessible.
4. Global Brands Grounded in Regeneration
Through its Routes to Regen pilot, McDonald’s is working with North American farmers to integrate regenerative principles into their supply chains — from rotational grazing to cover cropping — while letting farmers lead with their own innovations.
Why It Matters
Regenerative agriculture is more than a set of farming techniques — it’s a cultural shift. It reconnects communities to their land, creates climate-ready food systems, and aligns economic health with ecological health. Every acre restored is an investment in a thriving future.
Reflection Prompt:
Where can you support regeneration today — in your garden, your plate, or your community?
Citation & Source Links
Rockefeller Foundation — TransCap Initiative
Reuters — McDonald’s Routes to Regen