Regenerative Farms

On the frontlines of the climate crisis, Maasai clan leader Dalmas Tiampati invests in the future of his region and culture. Last week, the Maasai Center for Regenerative Pastoralism in Ejiado County, Kenya, celebrated a major milestone: the successful installation of a syntropic agroforest training garden full of nutritious superfood tree crops. Spearheaded by Dalmas Tiampati and trainer Roland van Reenen, this new demonstration farm will serve as a living regeneration classroom for local women and families—teaching them to cultivate nutrient-rich tree crops that thrive in arid climates and address malnutrition head-on. Watch a glimpse of our progress: https://lnkd.in/eukzc2u4 Why It Matters Building on Research & Community Partnerships: This Food Forest draws on research by Eric Toensmeier and the on-the-ground testing of Regenerative Farms (RF) to identify drought-hardy superfood trees. Empowering Women: Women gain practical skills in tree planting, soil and water conservation, and community leadership, opening new pathways for income and resilience. Ecological Restoration: The farm revitalizes dry, degraded land while safeguarding the Maasai Mara’s wildlife habitats. Thanks to a Jonas Philanthropies Trees for Climate Health grant (launched in 2023) and a generous contribution from the Woka Foundation, the Maasai community has made strides in preserving pastoralist traditions while adopting modern regenerative methods. Now, the next goal is to install an irrigation well and fund local women to maintain the farm, train more families, and extend the impact across Ejiado County. Every contribution invests directly in breaking the cycle of poverty, environmental degradation, and gender violence—especially for women and girls in one of the world’s most challenging regions. By supporting indigenous leaders like Dalmas Tiampati, you fuel locally driven, culturally relevant solutions that bring hope, resilience, and restored ecosystems. Join Us in Making a Difference By donating to Regenerative Farms, you help shape a future where every child has access to nutritious food and a safe, climate-resilient environment. Let’s stand with Dalmas and make an enduring change in a region battered by a decade of prolonged drought, ensuring local communities can grow stronger and protect their vital biodiversity. Help Grow Support for the Maasai Center for Regenerative Pastoralism Donate by credit card via PayPal or Venmo Call: 413.475.0864 Mail checks to: 1230 West Rd., Ashfield, MA 01330 Other giving options include Donor-Advised Funds, Corporate Matches, or donating via Guidestar.org. Verify our non-profit credentials (EIN: 86.2475402) or view our audited financials and 990 forms on our website. Together, we can plant seeds of hope and end child hunger with regenerative farming. Spread the word among friends, schools, workplaces, and on social media. Thank you for being part of this life-changing work!

We are Regenerative Farms Inc., a small, nimble, woman-founded and led, U.S. based 501c3 working globally through a collective of local parnter organizations. We achieve our mission by helping build the capacity of local leaders who train women farmers. Together we are helping women gain access to the tools and training they need, so they can adapt to the rise in severe weather, which allows them to improve the health and prosperity of their families, by ending hunger and malnutrition where it starts. With your support rural women can grow climate resilient healthy local food, cultivating a more prosperous future for all, by helping women restore the Earth today. Watch our 1-min. explainer video.

Thank you to everyone who attended our week of workshops in Lovely, KY. We look forward to continuing all the great work we started together in a series of spring workshops, the first will take place at the end of January, led by KCARD and Renew Appalachia. https://lnkd.in/euvgNcN7

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Know a young or beginning farmer or rural entreprenuer looking for no cost business and skills training and help applying for cost-share programs, business planning, and marketing in Maui County? Please share this announcement. Contact mary@regenerativefarms.org to learn more about the one on one, and hands-on workshops available through this USDA Rural Business Development Grant funded training program available now through August 2025 in Maui County, HI. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eQn3pVBS #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #Hawaiifarmers #youngfarmers #Hawaiianfarmers #NativeAmericanfarmers #BIPOCfarmers #Mauifarmers #Lanai #MolokaiFarmers

Regenerative Farms is seeking a Co-Executive Director, Global Head of Fundraising and Development. Help us spread the word. We are looking for a highly motivated and seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience leading Development and Fundraising for small global non-profits focused on agricultural development, food security, gender equity, or climate change adaptation. This role requires significant expertise in securing and managing large government grants, including from USAID, USDA, and other major government and private foundation funders. Key Qualifications: - 15+ years leading non-profits and implementing fundraising & development strategies - Proven track record in securing $2M+ annually - Expertise in donor cultivation in international agriculture, gender, and climate resilience - Strong experience with government grants (USAID, USDA, etc.) At Regenerative Farms, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, prioritizing a diverse workplace and culture where all team members feel valued, supported and resourced to thrive. Are you a hard worker, self-starter, and highly driven to make real impact in the world? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e99F2MEV If you are excited by the opportunity to support an early stage small Founder-led non-profit, and you meet the required qualifications, please apply by sending a concise letter of interest and CV to info@regenerativefarms.org. Join us in empowering rural women farmers, their communities and restoring the planet while increasing food security by scaling-up adoption of climate resilient regenerative agriculture! 🌍🌱 #Hiring #Development #Fundraising #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateChange #GenderEquity #NonProfitJobs #USAID #USDA #RegenerativeAgriculture #DEI

Announcing free USDA funded business development training and support for rural business in Martin and Pike Counties, Eastern Kentucky. This program is for Eastern Kentucky Wildcrafters, Regenerative Farmers, Ranchers, Trainers, Equine Veterinarians, and Eco-Entrepreneurs. Are you passionate about regenerative farming, forest farming, or eco-entrepreneurship? **The Wilds of Emily Creek** is looking for innovative individuals and businesses to join a groundbreaking eco-restoration project in **Kentucky**! Situated on a **7,000-acre reclaimed mountain-top coal mine** in Clark and Martin Counties, this unique initiative is building a **community farm** with a strong agroforestry and forest farming focus. We’re offering **exclusive opportunities** for those interested in starting or scaling up their regenerative enterprises: What the local partner ReNew Appalachia has to offer you: - **Land access** through long-term lease agreements tailored to your operation - **Hands-on training** and access to equipment at their central demonstration farm - **Business support** to help you grow, including partnerships with universities conducting cutting-edge research on the site - **Revenue-sharing model** for land use, with producers contributing a percentage of revenue in exchange for access The vision is to create multiple enterprise farms that thrive within this community, showcasing the **economic potential of over 1 million acres of abandoned coal mines** across Appalachia. This project supports **BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, immigrants, refugees**, and both new and experienced farmers. There’s also exciting potential for **eco-tourism**, equine veterinarians (we have a feral horse rescue on-site), and other **regenerative enterprises** like wildcrafting and value-added products. Learn more and get involved with this inspiring initiative to restore ecosystems and revitalize communities! Free business and technical support provided by Regenerative Farms from now through July 2025. Read more at: [Regenerative Farms](https://lnkd.in/eTd48bRX)   📧 Reach out to me directly at mary@regenerativefarms.org Please share widely! Let’s build a thriving **regenerative farming community** together. 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eTd48bRX Anyone interested in applying for the program -fill out this short form. https://lnkd.in/eXU-rrYd #climate #regenerativefarming #regenerativeagriculture #gender #innovation #coal #Kentucky

**Regenerative Farms** has been awarded two **USDA Rural Business Development Grants**! We are thrilled to announce that **Regenerative Farms** has been awarded two **USDA Rural Business Development Grants**! These one year technical assistance grants will allow us to train rural farmers in **climate resilience and management skills for growing their rural farm business** in both **Kentucky** and **Hawaii**. 🌎🌱 Our mission is to empower farmers with the knowledge and tools to regenerate soils, restore ecosystems, and build climate-resilient food systems. Through these grants, we'll expand our hands-on training programs to help farmers adapt to climate challenges, improve their livelihoods, and strengthen food security while leading restoration activities in their communities. ✅ In **Kentucky**, we’ll focus on teaching business skills to farmers interested in forest farming and ecosystem restoration of abandoned mountain top coal mines so their ventures can go on to enhance soil health, conserve water, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while invigorating local economic growth through green ventures. ✅ In **Hawaii**, we’re working with local farmers on resilience design to reduce climate risks to their communities and help them grow their businesses that promote regenerative and indigenous agriculture that restores biodiversity, increase yields, and protects their fragile island ecosystems. We are deeply grateful to the **USDA** for recognizing the importance of these initiatives, and we look forward to continuing our efforts in creating sustainable, resilient farming systems with local communities the world over. 🙏 To learn more about our work and impact, visit: https://www.Regenerative Farms.org #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateResilience #SustainableFarming #USDA #RegenerativeFarms #SoilHealth #Biodiversity #FoodSecurity #WomenInAgriculture #Farmers #Maui #Kentucky

🌍 Empowering Maasai Women in Kenya to Lead the Fight Against Poverty & Climate Change At Regenerative Farms, we believe that the key to solving some of the world's biggest challenges—like climate change, hunger, and poverty—lies in the hands of women farmers and indigenous communities. By empowering women with regenerative agriculture techniques, we are transforming degraded lands into thriving ecosystems that provide food security and resilience against the climate crisis. Our innovative projects support: 🌱 Women Farmers – equipping them with the knowledge and tools to restore degraded lands and regenerate their local economies. 🌱 Indigenous Communities – using traditional knowledge to rebuild ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and create long-term, forward thinking indigenous-led solutions to hunger. 🌱 Climate Resilience – employing low-tech, nature-based strategies like permaculture, holistic management, and agroforestry to tackle the harsh effects of climate change. Our work isn't just about growing food; it's about growing hope for the future. Together, we're building sustainable systems that will serve future generations, while also creating immediate economic opportunities for women. 🌍 Learn more about how we’re empowering women farmers to lead the charge against climate change and poverty: https://lnkd.in/enrFDxhr #ClimateAction #WomenInAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #IndigenousKnowledge #SustainableFutures #FoodSecurity #EmpowerWomen #Maasai #Kenya #Gender #NutritionSecurity