2024 Regenerative Agriculture Forum
We hope you enjoyed our Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum on Sunday, April 28, 2024!
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Funding Opportunities
Check out these grants and funding opportunities for farmers and ranchers interested in pursuing regenerative or sustainable practices.
Presentation Slides
See the “Speaker Lineup and Presentation Slides” section below to download the slide decks provided by some of our presenters.
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Event Details
Regenerative Agriculture Community Forum
Farmers, scientists, and funding experts discuss how communities can benefit from regenerative farming practices – which can help sequester carbon and benefit people, our planet, and the economy! Coffee, breakfast, and lunch is included.
When: Saturday, April 28, 2024, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Sac State University Union, 6000 J Street, Sacramento (map)
Cost: FREE, with suggested donation
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Speaker Lineup and Presentation Slides
- Katie McCammon– Program Director, 350 Sacramento | Topic: Welcome & Master of Ceremonies
- Alfred Melbourne – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, Three Sisters Gardens | Topics: Indigenous Speaker Introduction & Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Urban Farm)
- Kathleen Ave – Senior Strategic Business Planner for Zero Carbon Energy Solutions Staff, SMUD | Topic: SMUD’s Clean PowerCity Initiative
- Benjamin Lewis – Grower Outreach & Implementation, Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems (CRARS) at California State University, Chico | Topic: Intro to Regenerative Agriculture – PRESENTATION
- Baani Behniwal – Natural Sequestration Initiative Manager, The Climate Center | Topic: The Potential for Natural Carbon Sequestration and the Role of Policy (presentation available upon request)
- Tony Rolfes – State Soil Scientist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California Soils Program | Topic: Soil Health Panel – Soil Health Principles – PRESENTATION
- Dr. Cynthia Daley – Director & Co-founder, Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems (CRARS) at California State University, Chico; Program Supervisor, Organic Dairy Program; Professor, College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico | Topic: Soil Health Panel – The Carbon Cycle, Carbon Farming Methods, & Benefits to the Planet
- Shawn Harrison – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, Soil Born Farms | Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Urban Agriculture & Education Project) – PRESENTATION
- Scott Park – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, Park Farming Organics | Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Large Farm) – PRESENTATION
- Javier Zamora – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, JSM Organics | Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Large Farm)
- Molly Taylor – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, PT Ranch | Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Large Farm) – PRESENTATION
- Paul Muller – Regenerative Agriculture Farmer, Full Belly Farm | Topic: Regenerative Agriculture Farmer Story (Large Farm)
- Margot Flynn – Sacramento Valley Regional Soil Hub Coordinator, Colusa County Resource Conservation District (RCD) | Topic: Resource Conservation Districts & Carbon Farming Resources for Farmers – PRESENTATION
- Eric Toensmeier – Author, Perennial Vegetables and The Carbon Farming Solution: A Global Toolkit of Perennial Crops and Regenerative Agricultural Practices for Climate Change Mitigation and Food Security; Director, The Perennial Agriculture Institute | Topic: Carbon Farming for the Urban Gardener – PRESENTATION
- David Baker – Director, ReSoil Sacramento | Topic: Community/Backyard Scale Composting and Regenerative Practices in Urban Environments – PRESENTATION
- Gisel De La Cerda – Grizzly Corps Fellow, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) | Topic: How to Become Involved in Regenerative Agriculture as Community Members, Youth, & Students (Panel Discussion)
- Hannah Mevi – Lead Student Farmer, UC Davis Student Farm, Topic: How to Become Involved in Regenerative Agriculture as Community Members, Youth, & Students (Panel Discussion)
- Jon Kupkowski – Beginning Farmer Training Program Manager, Center for Land-Based Learning and Founder, The ReFarmery | Topic: How to Become Involved in Regenerative Agriculture as Community Members, Youth, & Students (Panel Discussion)
- Nelson Hawkins – Agricultural Project Manager & Co-Founder, Ujamaa Farmer Collective | Topic: How to Become Involved in Regenerative Agriculture as Community Members, Youth, & Students (Panel Discussion)
- Toney Tillman – District Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) (Elk Grove Service Center) | Topic: USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Funding & Resources for Farmers
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