Farmer's Footprint

What Farmer's Footprint does

Farmer's Footprint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit storytelling and education initiative, founded in 2019 and operating as a program of Project*Biome (EIN 83-3364077, domiciled in Virginia, USA). Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA with a mailing address in Beaverton, OR, the organization produces free educational content on regenerative agriculture, soil health, food systems, food sovereignty, and the intersections of agriculture with human health, culture, and social justice. It serves general consumers interested in food systems, home gardeners and aspiring growers, community organizers and food-justice advocates, and educators/students.

The organization's core products are content artifacts delivered through a public bilingual (English/Spanish) website: three documentary-style story series (Ripple Effect, NANA, Health in Harmony), four education categories (The Foundations, Deeper Learning, Grow Your Own Food, Recipes), a 30+ term Regenerative Agriculture Glossary delivered as illustrated flashcards, and the Biome Collective digital community hub. Underlying technology is a standard content management system website with no proprietary software, models, or AI features; all content is human-authored. The organization cites peer-reviewed research to ground its storytelling in scientific evidence and maintains relationships with The Savory Institute, Rainforest Alliance, Mighty Earth, World Cocoa Foundation, the Non-GMO Project, and 1% For The Planet.

The business model is donation-funded: the organization generates no revenue from products or services and is funded entirely through voluntary tax-deductible contributions processed via GoFundMe (formerly Classy). The go-to-market motion is community-led and content-led, relying on educational storytelling as top-of-funnel awareness and the Biome Collective community for mid-funnel engagement. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-audience through the website and a monthly Field Notes newsletter, with no paid tiers, subscription models, or enterprise contracts. The organization does not disclose revenue, headcount, or audience metrics.

Name

Farmer's Footprint

Legal name

Project*Biome

Website

https://farmersfootprint.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Farmer's Footprint is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit storytelling initiative that produces free bilingual educational content on regenerative agriculture, food systems, and food sovereignty for consumers, home gardeners, educators, and community organizers, funded entirely by tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Agriculture Education

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Regenerative Agriculture (Soil Carbon, Cover Crops, Reduced/No-Till) (AFAGAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conservation Agriculture (Erosion Control, Contour/Strip Cropping, Mulching) (AFAGAMAB), Agroforestry & Perennial Cropping Systems (EUABABAD)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture education
• Nonprofit storytelling platform
• Soil health resources
• Food systems education
• Sustainable farming content

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Tax-Deductible Contributions: Farmer's Footprint is funded entirely through voluntary donations from individuals and supporters. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law as the organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under Project Biome (EIN 83-3364077). Donations are processed through the secure third-party platform GoFundMe (formerly Classy). The organization's stated mission is that donations fuel storytelling that shifts culture, the organizing that turns awareness into collective action, and the relationships that make long-term systems change possible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Farmer's Footprint is a nonprofit storytelling and education initiative that produces and distributes free digital content about regenerative agriculture, soil health, food systems, and human/planetary health. Its core deliverables are documentary-style stories (Ripple Effect, NANA, Health in Harmony series), educational resources (foundational articles, deeper learning guides, grow-your-own-food guides, recipes, flashcards), and a community platform (Biome Collective), all delivered free of charge via its public website.

Product overview

Farmer's Footprint is a nonprofit storytelling and education platform that provides free resources about regenerative agriculture, food systems, and human health. The organization offers educational content through multiple channels: Stories (farmer profiles and transformation narratives), Education (foundational and advanced courses covering topics like soil health, agroecology, and indigenous knowledge), Grow Your Own Food (practical home gardening guides), Recipes (seasonal cooking resources), Flashcards (visual glossary of agricultural terminology), and The Collective (community platform for movement building). All content is freely accessible and designed to inspire awareness and action toward regenerative practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stories Storytelling platform featuring farmer profiles and agricultural transformation narratives across series including Ripple Effect, NANA, and Health in Harmony, available free of charge to the general public.
• Education Educational content hub offering foundational learning, deeper learning, grow-your-own-food guides, recipes, and flashcards covering regenerative agriculture topics, available free to learners at all stages.
• The Foundations Foundational educational series introducing regenerative agriculture concepts, soil health, food systems, and indigenous knowledge traditions for new learners.
• Deeper Learning Advanced educational content exploring scientific research, systemic perspectives, and complex agricultural topics for engaged learners seeking deeper engagement with regenerative agriculture.
• Grow Your Own Food Practical home gardening guides covering composting, seed saving, container gardening, raised beds, irrigation setup, and regenerative growing techniques for home gardeners.
• Recipes Recipe collection honoring land, seasonal eating, and diverse food cultures with an emphasis on whole, regeneratively-sourced ingredients, available free to the public.
• Flashcards (Regenerative Agriculture Glossary) Visual glossary with 30+ illustrated flashcards defining agricultural terms from agrochemical and agroecology to soil microbiome and ultra-processed foods.
• The Collective (Biome Collective) Digital community space connecting individuals interested in regenerative agriculture, offering pathways to learn and take action both online and near home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Land rehabilitation achieved in under 3 years (vs. a projected 10+ years) through regenerative ranching practices, with measurable improvements in organic matter, carbon concentration, water permeability, and biological markers — tracked in partnership with The Savory Institute
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Project BiomecoreOthersProject Biome is the parent nonprofit organization under which Farmer's Footprint operates as a program. Project Biome is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 83-3364077. All content, branding, and organizational activities of Farmer's Footprint are part of Project Biome's broader mission to restore human and environmental health.
• 1% For The PlanetminorOthersListed in the organization's 'Our Ecosystem' footer section alongside Nonprofit Awards, indicating membership or alignment with the 1% For The Planet giving initiative, which connects businesses with environmental nonprofits.
• The Savory InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROAM Ranch, featured by Farmer's Footprint, receives monitoring and support from The Savory Institute for outcome-based land management metrics. The partnership supports ecological restoration documentation using key soil health indicators (organic matter, carbon concentration, water permeability) and biological markers. Farmer's Footprint amplifies this work through its storytelling platform, creating mutual visibility and impact alignment.
• Rainforest AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRainforest Alliance is cited in the Farmer's Footprint Cacao article as an NGO working to make a difference in the cacao industry through certification programs that promote ethical and sustainable farming practices. Their work aligns with Farmer's Footprint's broader themes of regenerative agriculture and environmental justice.
• Mighty EarthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMighty Earth is cited in the Cacao article as an environmental NGO fighting to end deforestation linked to cacao farming. Farmer's Footprint references their reports (2017, 2018) documenting ongoing forest clearing in West Africa despite industry pledges, aligning with the organization's mission to expose extractive food system practices.
• World Cocoa FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe World Cocoa Foundation is cited in the Cacao article as an industry organization whose estimates (40–50 million people dependent on cocoa as primary income) are referenced to contextualize the global scale of cacao production challenges addressed by Farmer's Footprint's educational content.
• Non-GMO ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Non-GMO Project is referenced in the Regenerative Agriculture Glossary flashcards as the source of the definition of GMOs, contributing to the organization's educational content on genetically modified organisms in food systems.
• Biome CollectivecoreOthersThe Biome Collective is the organization's own digital community hub — a space for connection, shared wisdom, and collective action for people at all stages of the regenerative journey. It is described as providing pathways to learn and take action both online and near home. It is an internal platform rather than an external partner, but listed as a core initiative in the organization's ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Food Tank: Nonprofit focused on sustainable food systems research, education, and storytelling, producing articles, reports, and events. Comparable as a content-and-education-driven nonprofit serving the regenerative and sustainable-food audience.
• Regeneration International: Global nonprofit coalition promoting regenerative agriculture and food systems through education, advocacy, and network-building. Comparable mission, movement-building approach, and donor-supported nonprofit structure.
• Rodale Institute: 501(c)(3) research and education nonprofit focused on regenerative organic agriculture, operating a working farm and producing farmer-facing educational content. Comparable mission, nonprofit funding, and educational-content focus.
• Savory Institute: Nonprofit promoting regenerative land management through holistic planned grazing and outcome-based monitoring, including the Land to Market program. Directly comparable as a featured Farmer's Footprint partner and a leading regenerative-agriculture education/movement organization.
• Kiss the Ground: Nonprofit storytelling and media organization dedicated to regenerative agriculture and soil health, including a feature documentary and farmer storytelling. Closely comparable mission, nonprofit structure, content-led GTM, and donor-supported model.
• Soil Health Institute: Nonprofit focused on advancing soil health science, education, and adoption through research and farmer outreach. Comparable as a nonprofit working on regenerative-agriculture education and stakeholder engagement.

Emerging players

• Fibershed: Nonprofit developing regional regenerative fiber systems, combining education, storytelling, and community organizing. Comparable as a content-led regenerative nonprofit, though with a narrower fiber-and-textile focus.
• The Ecology Center: Nonprofit permaculture education site in San Juan Capistrano featured by Farmer's Footprint; teaches water conservation, healthy food growing, and hosts ~70,000 visitors/year. Comparable as a regenerative-agriculture education and demonstration nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Large environmental advocacy nonprofit with programs touching regenerative agriculture, soil health, and food systems. Comparable as an education-and-advocacy environmental nonprofit, though far larger and broader in scope.
• Patagonia: Large environmental and outdoor brand with deep regenerative-agriculture advocacy, philanthropic giving (1% for the Planet), and supply-chain regenerative programs. Comparable as a regenerative-advocacy and donor-supported ecosystem player, though commercial rather than nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Farmer's Footprint