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Refonte Ventures At REFONTE VENTURES, we empower with knowledge and resources to strengthen the whole.

Refonte (v) (translation: remake, rewrite, recasting, overhaul) - to repair or improve something so that every part of it works as it should. -Cambridge dictionary.

Thank you to our growing number of paid subscribers for seeing the value in this resource and trusting us to deliver! Ea...
11/30/2024

Thank you to our growing number of paid subscribers for seeing the value in this resource and trusting us to deliver! Each month we've been blown away when we add up all the funding available for the agricultural producers, brands, nonprofits, and more, that we admire and serve. We are excited to play a part in getting this funding into the right hands. Learn about our new grants list here https://open.substack.com/pub/refonteventures/p/98m-in-upcoming-grants-for-food-agriculture?r=2dsviu&selection=cbcd0d9e-fa22-4301-832c-053046876fd2&utm_campaign=post-share-selection&utm_medium=web!

Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Land and Community ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒพImagine a future where your land regenerates itself, biodiversi...
09/27/2024

Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your Land and Community ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒพ
Imagine a future where your land regenerates itself, biodiversity thrives, and every drop of water is used efficiently. ๐ŸŒฟ
Whether you're a farmer, rancher, educator, or someone whoโ€™s passionate about sustainability, you already know the challenges facing our environmentโ€”but what if you could be part of the solution?
Join us for a transformative 2-day Holistic Management Workshop and discover how a new approach to land stewardship can make a lasting impact on both your land and your life. Register through the QR code or registration link provided below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1008494683747?aff=oddtdtcreator

๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™ve Reached 100 Subscribers! ๐ŸŽ‰We're thrilled to announce that Refonte Ventures' Substack, Return to the Land, has re...
08/23/2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Weโ€™ve Reached 100 Subscribers! ๐ŸŽ‰

We're thrilled to announce that Refonte Ventures' Substack, Return to the Land, has reached 100 subscribers! ๐ŸŽ‰

This milestone wouldn't have been possible without our amazing community of readers who are passionate about regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming. ๐ŸŒฑ

Imagine the impact we can create together by sharing knowledge and resources to transform our agricultural practices for the better. ๐ŸŒ

If you haven't subscribed yet, now's the perfect time to join our growing community! Be the first to receive insightful articles, updates on funding opportunities, and tips on regenerative agriculture. Let's make a difference together! ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ”— Join the herd and subscribe to Return to the Land Newspaper

Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more exciting content in our August newsletter that will drop in a few days! ๐ŸŽ‰

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Have you heard the exciting news about Cream Co. Meats? ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸฅฉWe at Refonte Ventures are thrilled to announce that Cream Co....
08/19/2024

Have you heard the exciting news about Cream Co. Meats? ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅฉ

We at Refonte Ventures are thrilled to announce that Cream Co. Meats has been awarded a $1,524,684 grant to enhance their meat processing facilities! Cream Co. Meat, located in Oakland, CA and the largest vertically-integrated processor and distributor for sustainable and regenerative ranches on the west coast, is on a mission to create a resilient and transparent supply chain.

With this grant, Cream Co. Meats will reconfigure their processing floor, implement a state-of-the-art cold storage racking system, update employee spaces, and increase production capacity. This expansion will not only improve operational efficiency but also support their goal of developing a reciprocal supply chain that benefits farmers, processors, and consumers alike. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”„

Join us in celebrating this significant achievement for Cream Co. Meats and stay informed about more exciting developments by subscribing to Return to the Land on Substack! ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ”—

The past month has been power-packed with insights and connections, and Iโ€™m thrilled to share one key takeaway from the ...
08/16/2024

The past month has been power-packed with insights and connections, and Iโ€™m thrilled to share one key takeaway from the Sun Valley Forum! ๐ŸŒŸ

Among the many incredible resources I discovered, one that stood out is the Community Infrastructure Center (CIC) platform, introduced by Sarah Ortner. This initiative by the Milken Institute is designed to be a hub for resources and funding opportunities, but what excites me the most is its potential to foster collaborative partnerships between teams with shared goals. ๐Ÿค

Imagine the impact we can create by connecting with others who are pursuing similar objectives, leveraging this platform to achieve more together. Yesterday, I created my profile as a Provider on the CIC platform, and Iโ€™m eager to see the collaborative projects that will emerge. ๐Ÿš€

Check out the CIC platform for yourself, create a profile for your organization, and letโ€™s explore how we can get more done together! ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ”— [Sign Up for the Community Infrastructure Center](https://app.communityinfrastructurecenter.org/login)

๐Ÿ”— [Learn More About the CIC Initiative](https://milkeninstitute.org/article/10000-communities-initiative-expands-infrastructure)

๐ŸŒŸ Funding Alert for Indigenous Nonprofits! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒฟ Empower Your Community! ๐ŸŒŽWe are thrilled to announce a new grant opportuni...
07/29/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Funding Alert for Indigenous Nonprofits! ๐ŸŒŸ
๐ŸŒฟ Empower Your Community! ๐ŸŒŽ
We are thrilled to announce a new grant opportunity dedicated to supporting Indigenous Peoplesโ€™ traditional land and water stewardship. ๐Ÿ’งโœจ
๐Ÿ’ผ Who Can Apply? Indigenous-led nonprofits committed to protecting sacred places and advocating for environmental justice. ๐ŸŒฑ
๐ŸŒŠ What the Funder is Looking For:
Climate action ๐ŸŒ
Land and water reclamation ๐Ÿ’ง
Renewable energies ๐ŸŒž
Preservation of sacred sites ๐Ÿž๏ธ
This funding aims to bolster your initiatives, ensuring the continuity of life and protection of sacred relationships.
๐Ÿ’ฐ Awards: $20,000 - $50,000
๐Ÿ“… Deadline: December 2, 2024
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now and be a force for change in your community! Letโ€™s safeguard our land and water for future generations. Follow the link (refonteventures.substack.com) to join the herd and get access to more details! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŒŸ Funding Alert for Historically Underserved Farmers & Ranchers! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿšœ New Grant Opportunity! ๐ŸŒพ$5,000 grants available to s...
07/12/2024

๐ŸŒŸ Funding Alert for Historically Underserved Farmers & Ranchers! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿšœ New Grant Opportunity! ๐ŸŒพ
$5,000 grants available to support beginning, socially disadvantaged, limited resource, women, and veteran farmers and ranchers! ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ Who Can Apply? Individuals, groups, or farm families focused on equity in agriculture. ๐Ÿ’ช

๐ŸŒฟ What the Funder is Looking For:
Diversity in farm products ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ„
Acres in farming ๐Ÿšœ
Projects improving farm viability ๐ŸŒพ
Access, transfer, or protection of farmland ๐ŸŒฑ
Adoption of regenerative practices โ™ป๏ธ

๐Ÿ’ฐ Max Award: $5,000
๐Ÿ“… Deadline: Apply starting July 1st!
Click the link below โฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ to join the herd and learn more! ๐Ÿšœ๐Ÿ’š
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๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต-๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€...
06/28/2024

๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ต-๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€? ๐Ÿ“โœจ

We've been exploring how smallholder farmers can enhance their strawberry production through innovative practices and found some interesting examples. For instance, projects like TechnoServeโ€™s (https://www.technoserve.org/our-work/projects/empowering-smallholder-strawberry-farmers/) Madre Tierra initiative, in partnership with Danone, Grupo Altex, Fundaciรณn Walmart, and others, empower smallholder strawberry farmers by providing the necessary resources and training to improve their yields and quality.

While we still have questions, this project has certainly piqued our curiosity. Imagine if such initiatives were established nationwide, making delicious, high-quality strawberries the norm. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“

At Refonte Ventures, we often hear from agricultural producers that they lack access to grant funding for agriculture. However, examples like this show it's possible! Fill out our market survey by July 3rd for a chance to WIN some delicious foods from leading brands while helping us understand your needs and broaden our education around how to access funds like these! ๐Ÿ“โœจ

Fill out the survey here! https://form.jotform.com/241067547884063

Share your first-hand insights on the production of our nationโ€™s strawberries in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ“

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ต...
06/26/2024

๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ผ๐—ณ!๐Ÿ“โœจ
Could that even be possible? Stay tuned and follow us for more insights into the delicious world of regenerative agriculture as we dive into this in future posts. ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒ And, if you have any first-hand insights on updates with the production of our nationโ€™s strawberries, please share in the comments below! ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ‘‡

Came across this one recently! Couldn't agree more with the bringing together of these two areas of interest...๐ŸŒŸ Who wou...
06/19/2024

Came across this one recently! Couldn't agree more with the bringing together of these two areas of interest...

๐ŸŒŸ Who would have thought landowners could get funding to improve the environment while supporting climbing!? ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง—โ€โ™‚๏ธ

Well, believe it or not, there's a new grant opportunity that focuses on preserving and enhancing climbing access through conservation and environmental engagement. ๐ŸŒฒโœจ

Imagine turning your land into a haven for climbers while protecting natural and cultural resources.** ๐Ÿž๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช

Find out more about this funding opportunity and others by subscribing to Return to the Land on Substack! ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ”—

๐Ÿ”— [Subscribe Now](https://refonteventures.substack.com)

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