Regional Capital Analysis
Which of the emerging financial resources for soil health are applicable to your region?
Our Regional Capital Analysis is for producers and those that support them— regional alliances, co-ops and nonprofits.
We provide in-depth financial mapping specific to your region, identifying:
Sources of capital currently available
How producers can access them
What restrictions or requirements are involved
Where possible, what prior producers’ experience has been with them
More than broad trends, we focus on immediate, actionable insights that help producers navigate financial opportunities and remove barriers to adopting regenerative practices.
Guided by our framework of 12 financial levers that catalyze soil health, we investigate capital from a range of local, regional and national companies and organizations.
Capital Sources We Investigate.
We explore regionally-applicable capital sources that include:
Lenders: Regional banks, credit unions, and alternative lenders.
Insurers: Crop insurance providers, agents and alternative risk products.
Commodity Premiums: Premium markets for regenerative crops or products tied to specific certifications.
Wholesale Buyers: Local buyers from multinational companies with decarbonization or insetting programs.
Ecosystem Service Credits: Carbon credits, water credits, and biodiversity credits available to producers.
Incentive Programs: Public programs offering subsidies, credits (e.g., nutrient runoff reduction), or cost-sharing initiatives.
Public-Private Partnerships: Programs that leverage both government and private investment for soil health initiatives.
Grant and Philanthropic Support: Regionally applicable grants or donations from foundations focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture.
Alternative Financing: Equity financing vehicles, peer-to-peer lending, or crowdfunding platforms designed for agriculture.
Our Process: Producer-Centric, Data-Informed
We start by engaging with producers to understand their unique financial needs and prior experiences.
Leveraging our internal data repository, we identify potential capital sources tailored to the region.
We then connect with decision-makers at these financial institutions to confirm and refine the options.
Finally, we aggregate the data and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative findings into a comprehensive Bioregional Report.
Engagement Scoping
Hopper
A focused engagement analyzing a single key financial lever, providing foundational insights for precise, targeted support.
Bin
A mid-level engagement that explores three to four financial levers in depth, offering insights into a set of high-priority resources.
Elevator
The most comprehensive engagement, analyzing a broad range of financial levers to deliver a holistic, strategic analysis.
