Current Collaborators
From workshops to mentorships to the Small Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference, these programs are made possible through the support and collaboration of the community of partners listed below.
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Texas State University
The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University is home to the Small Producers Initiative (SPI) and the Soil, Plant, and Animal Health Research Continuum (SPAHRC) Lab. SPI Director Dr. Ken Mix, a Professor of Soil and Crop Science, teaches both undergraduate and graduate students while actively advancing research and education in sustainable agriculture.
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Good Roots
Good Roots helps farmers and food entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses that thrive for generations with their accounting, marketing and business consulting services. They aim to create resilient farming systems that benefit both the environment and farmers' bottom lines.
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Holistic Management International
HMI aims to inspire, educate, and equip all land stewards to advance the practice of Holistic Management, an internationally recognized regenerative agricultural practice. They offer courses in crop and grazing planning, finance, holistic management, and business & marketing.
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Understanding Ag
Understanding Ag is a regenerative agricultural consulting company that educates and mentors farmers, ranchers, landowners, businesses, and communities in the principles and practices needed to restore, repair, rebuild, regenerate their farming and ranching ecosystems.
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Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance
FARFA is a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy and productive food supply for American consumers. FARFA promotes common sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems.
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National Audubon Society
The Audubon Conservation Ranching Program, part of the National Audubon Society, works to help farmers and ranchers graze animals in a way that promotes biodiversity, restores and builds bird habitat, improves water infiltration and promotes better ecosystem functions.
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Two Hives Honey
Two Hives Honey is a Central Texas-based apiary that specializes in producing raw, artisan honey. In addition to their honey products, they engage in educational efforts to raise awareness about the importance of beekeeping, pollinator health, and the environmental impact of honey production.
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National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
Since 1976, NCAT has provided information, resources, and technical assistance to support sustainable agriculture and accessible energy solutions. They facilitate connections among sustainable agriculture producers, renewable energy experts, innovators, researchers, and industry professionals.
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Council for Healthy Food Systems
CHFS creates educational resources for farmers, consumers, elected officials, and the media to promote the systemic changes needed for healthy food systems. Specifically, they focus on developing diversified local and regional food systems that are healthy, safe, economically viable, and environmentally sustainable.
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Capital Farm Credit
Capital Farm Credit is a Texas-based financial institution that provides a range of financial services to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. They offer specialized loans and financial products designed to support agricultural businesses and rural development.