OUR PROGRAMS
We recognize that the journey towards organic and regenerative agriculture requires more than just good intentions; it demands robust and innovative support systems for the farmers working with the land. That's why we're implementing a range of programs tailored to empower farmers as they steward the land towards health and vitality.
GRANTS
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Regenerative Farmer Assurance Fund (RFAF)
With federal reimbursement programs frozen or slowed, this grant provides financial relief to organic and regenerative farmers facing delays in public funding.
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Regenerative Ohio Farms Grant (ROFG)
ROFG will be targeted to farmers throughout Ohio - offering up to $15,000 in emergency funding to farmers facing delayed or canceled reimbursements.
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The Paul Bickford Legacy Grant
Supports Midwestern organic and regenerative farmers that are leaders in their community and actively sharing the principles of regenerative agriculture.
CORE PROGRAMS
Rebuild Midwest
This initiative addresses the critical infrastructure gaps that limit the success of regenerative farmers.
Farmers often lack the storage, processing, and distribution infrastructure necessary to bring their products to market. Without these essential systems, even the most sustainable farms remain economically vulnerable, struggling to compete against industrial agriculture’s dominant supply chains.
We are investing in regional food infrastructure that ensures regenerative farmers can scale their operations and access fair, stable markets. This initiative funds projects such as on-farm grain storage, regional processing hubs, and local meatpacking facilities, allowing regenerative farmers to retain more value from their products.
Restore Midwest
An innovative partnership between Healing Soils Foundation (HSF) and Zero Foodprint (ZFP) to scale regenerative agriculture across the Midwest. We provide funding to farmers to implement regenerative agricultural practices that improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and increase climate resilience.
ZFP has awarded over $2.6 million of private sector funds and $4.9 million from government funds to over 500 farm projects. These funds are deployed as direct to farmer grants enabling them to adopt regenerative methods that restore soil health and sequester carbon.
