Cultivating Change Together: A Place-based Approach to Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture

​As the global food system faces increasing challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss, efforts that bring together actors across the industry—farmers, agricultural products companies, packaged foods and meats companies, distributors, retailers, and restaurants—are essential for meaningful large-scale change.

This workshop will explore how working together within a defined region can incentivize sustainable and regenerative farming practices, support companies in reaching their climate, nature, and water goals, and create a resilient agricultural ecosystem. We’ll dive into practical strategies that establish the building blocks of a robust regional partnership model.
In this session, participants will:
- Understand the concept of supply sheds and their importance in building a resilient agricultural ecosystem
- Explore the criteria for identifying key geographies where place-based approaches can be highly valuable
- Examine the critical elements needed for strong partnerships