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Impact Investments, Workforce & Economic Mobility
April 14, 2026 12:00 PM ET
Our food system is at a crossroads. Conventional agriculture remains a leading source of pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss, yet farmers seeking to transition to regenerative practices face significant capital gaps and inflexible financing. Less than 1% of U.S. farmland is certified organic, and the farmers best positioned to steward the land often struggle to access the capital they need to make the shift.
This webinar explores how impact investing can help close those gaps. Join us for a conversation with two fund managers and an investor who are financing the transition to regenerative agriculture and more resilient food systems through innovative models, from flexible credit for transitioning farmers to equity partnerships that keep land in farmers’ hands. Their work not only facilitates positive environmental outcomes but also enables rural entrepreneurs to achieve more sustainable business models in the face of economic headwinds in the agriculture sector.
FORMAT:
1-hour virtual webinar
Each of our panelists will speak to their work for 5–10 minutes, followed by a discussion moderated by our team and an open Q&A.
PANELISTS:
Moderator: John Pion, Director, Social Finance
Dr. Emma Fuller, Co-Founder, Fractal Agriculture
Brandon Welch, Co-Founder, MAD Capital
Caroline Noble, Director, The Monarch Foundation
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