Think Regeneration

What Think Regeneration does

Think Regeneration is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in December 2022 in Colona, Illinois, that operates a portfolio of interconnected programs to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture and integrate it with healthcare and community development. The organization's core offerings include the annual Advancing Food is Medicine conference (a national event drawing 200+ healthcare and agriculture professionals), BioFarming Education with peer-to-peer leadership cohorts, a Reference Center of curated peer-reviewed research across five topic desks, the T.R.E.E. (Think Regeneration Entrepreneur Ecology) program for food supply chain startups, regional initiatives in Arizona (farmland commons) and the Pacific Northwest (Spokane Conservation District), and prescription food pilots like Down at the Farms Rx that connect local farmers to patients with Type 2 diabetes. The technology platform is modest: a mobile app, a private BioFarming app launched in 2025, an interactive Reference Center, and standard e-commerce/payment integrations through Stripe and Shopify.

The organization serves four primary stakeholder groups: farmers and ranchers (150+ farms, 300 farmers in network), healthcare professionals and institutions (prescription food program partners), community leaders, and food supply entrepreneurs, with a secondary audience of conservation districts and universities. Revenue mechanics are typical of a growing nonprofit: individual donations via Annual Fund, institutional grants (USDA TOPP, Illinois-EATS $1.4M state program, family foundations including Lumpkin, RA Hunt, New Earth), event sponsorships for the annual conference, merchandise sales (low-margin T-shirts, hoodies, hats via Printify), and the newly launched Regenerative Endowment managed by Thrivent Charitable for planned giving. The organization claims that more than 95% of funding goes directly to program support, and it holds GuideStar Platinum Transparency 2025 certification alongside its IRS 501(c)(3) status with 990s filed for 2022-2024.

Name

Think Regeneration

Legal name

Think Regeneration

Website

https://thinkregeneration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Think Regeneration is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition founded in 2022 that connects 150+ regenerative farms to healthcare systems, community leaders, and food entrepreneurs through education programs, the annual Advancing Food is Medicine conference, and food-is-medicine pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regenerative Agriculture Coalition

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD), Agroforestry & Perennial Cropping Systems (EUABABAD)

Keywords

• Regenerative agriculture coalition
• Farmer transition programs
• Prescription food programs
• Food hub coordination
• Nonprofit agriculture education

Headquarters

HQ city

Colona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Think Regeneration primarily relies on donations. The Annual Fund accepts one-time, monthly, or annual donations. The organization reports that more than 95% of funding goes directly to program support.
2. Regenerative Endowment: Philanthropic fund started in 2025, managed in partnership with Thrivent Charitable. Accepts planned gifts, estate gifts, trust gifts, employee giving programs, retirement fund allocations, and property donations.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling Think Regeneration merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and office materials. A portion of all sales beyond cost of goods is donated to support programs.
4. Event Partnerships and Sponsorships: Paid partnership opportunities for the Advancing Food is Medicine program, including multiple sponsorship tiers for organizations, businesses, individuals, NGOs, and government agencies.
5. Program Grants and Contracts: USDA TOPP program funding for organic transition support. Illinois-EATS local food program ($1.4 million). Infrastructure funding grants for farmers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Think Regeneration is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that convenes farmers, ranchers, healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, and philanthropists to advance regenerative agriculture and food-is-medicine programs. It delivers peer-to-peer farmer education, an annual conference, research publications, regional regeneration initiatives, prescription food pilots, food hub distribution networks, and a philanthropic endowment to repair gaps in the U.S. food supply.

Product overview

Think Regeneration is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that operates multiple interconnected programs rather than a single product. The portfolio includes: the Advancing Food is Medicine Conference as its flagship annual event; BioFarming Education providing peer-to-peer training for farmers; the Reference Center offering research across Climate, Economics, Human Health, Infrastructure, and Soil Health desks; Virtual Sessions featuring live conversations with regenerative leaders; and the TR Journal newsletter. Regional initiatives include Regenerate AZ (Arizona farmland commons), Regenerate PNW (Pacific Northwest leadership), and Food Hub Coordination (national distribution network). Social impact programs include Down at the Farms Rx (prescription food pilot), the T.R.E.E. Program (entrepreneur ecology), and the Regenerative Endowment (philanthropic fund). The Think Regeneration Store provides merchandise with proceeds supporting programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Regenerates: A collaborative group of regenerative leaders and community members that Think Regeneration refers to in their mission to build a sustainable future through regenerative agriculture.
• T.R.E.E. (Think Regeneration Entrepreneur Ecology)
• The Regenerative Endowment
• Down at the Farms Rx
• Advancing Food is Medicine

Products and services

• Advancing Food is Medicine Conference Annual national conference and program that brings together healthcare and agriculture professionals to advance food-is-medicine initiatives, connecting regenerative farmers with healthcare markets. Features keynotes, community leadership intensives, farm tours, and networking. Free admission for farmers and ranchers; paid general admission with early-bird pricing through August 31, 2026.
• BioFarming Education Education and leadership training program for organizations, schools, farmers, and ranchers that connects change management, leadership development, and scientific connections between soil and human health. Includes the Fundamentals of BioFarming online course.
• Reference Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 300 farmers involved in programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Since 2023, Think Regeneration has been an official partner of USDA's TOPP program, serving farmers and ranchers with economic development and community building tools to help them transition to organic farming. The program connects transitioning farmers with mentors, provides training, technical assistance, and supports certification processes.
• Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023OCIA is a key support partner for the TOPP program and co-sponsor of the Advancing Food is Medicine program. Think Regeneration partnered with OCIA and USDA TOPP to release the 2025 report 'Organic Agriculture: Exploring Barriers and Solutions' based on interviews with 170+ farmers.
• Spokane Conservation DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Think Regeneration is the official education and leadership program partner of the BioFarming Program at Spokane Conservation District. They work together to create programmatic support that builds trust in regenerative agriculture systems and supports economies of scale. Regional initiative called 'Regenerate PNW' establishing national model for peer-based regenerative leadership.
• DRY Cooperative (Developing Regenerative Yields)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration with DRY Cooperative in Arizona on Regenerate AZ program that fosters community common systems. Partners include Mollen Foundation and The Farmers Land Trust, working to form the Regeneration Arizona Farmland Commons 501(c)(25) to protect farmland for regenerative food production.
• Enlightened Soil Corp.secondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Partnership for Regenerate AZ providing EnSoil Algae to Oatman Flats Ranch for field trials. Tucker and Meredith Garrigan lead biological products helping restore soil health while supporting goals to decrease input costs.
• Down at the Farms LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder Marty Travis leads prescription food pilot programs in Illinois. Partner in Midwest food distribution connecting farmers to patients with chronic diseases. Connected to $150,000+ in infrastructure funding and 500,000+ pounds of food delivery.
• FreshRx OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErin Martin co-founded one of the first prescription food pilot programs in the country. Serves as expert leader for Food Is Medicine Community Leadership Intensive at Advancing Food is Medicine 2026.
• The Farmers Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Regeneration Arizona Farmland Commons 501(c)(25), working to secure, own, revitalize, and steward farmland for regenerative agriculture and education within communities.
• Mollen FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Regenerate AZ collaborative focused on connecting urban with rural communities through farmland commons.
• Moon Valley FarmsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmma Jagoz co-founded local food supply chain business. Leads Local Food Supply Chain Intensive at Advancing Food is Medicine 2026, teaching aggregation for profit with positive social outcomes.
• Rutgers UniversitysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDr. James White from Rutgers presents on soil biology and rhizophagy (root eating) process where microbes work in symbiosis with plants. Research on how microbiology enters plant root cell nuclei to trigger genetic expression.
• White Oak PasturessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFifth-generation cattle farm in Bluffton, Georgia led by Will Harris. Partner expressing support for Think Regeneration's work in educating consumers and facilitating supply chain relationships.
• Alameda County Recipe4HealthsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Steven Chen serves as Chief Medical Officer. Nationally recognized Food as Medicine program prescribing regenerative and organic produce with health coaching to address chronic conditions and food insecurity.
• Ecdysis Foundation / Blue Dasher FarmsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationDr. Jonathan Lundgren founded research foundation and training ground for scientists and farmers. Running study of 1,000 farms moving toward regenerative outcomes. Presented at Advancing Food is Medicine 2025.
• Heifer USAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner2025 Advancing Food is Medicine program partner supporting regenerative agriculture and food systems transformation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rodale Institute: Nonprofit research and education organization advancing regenerative organic agriculture through on-farm research, farmer training, and consumer education — directly comparable to Think Regeneration's BioFarming Education and Reference Center.
• Soil Health Institute: Nonprofit focused on soil health science, research, and education. Comparable in the soil health advocacy and education space — overlapping with Think Regeneration's Soil Health reference desk and partnerships with soil microbiologists.
• Regenerative Organic Alliance: Coalition that sets the Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) standard, with founding members including Patagonia and Rodale Institute. Comparable as a regenerative agriculture coalition; Think Regeneration's farmer network overlaps with ROC-certified operations like White Oak Pastures.
• Food Tank: Nonprofit food systems think tank focused on sustainable agriculture, food policy, and farmer/consumer education. Comparable in mission and content-driven community-building around regenerative food systems.
• Savory Institute: Global nonprofit promoting holistic management and regenerative grazing through a hub network. Comparable as a peer-based regenerative education model; Think Regeneration board member Abbey Kingdon coordinates the Savory Global Network.
• Fair Food Network: Nonprofit working to build a more equitable and sustainable food system through Double Up Food Bucks and farmer-support programs. Comparable in food access, farmer market access, and healthy food access focus.
• Acres U.S.A. Long-running media and education company known as the Voice of Eco-Agriculture; Think Regeneration's founder Ryan Slabaugh was its former executive director. Closely tied historical peer in regenerative agriculture education and publishing.
• Kiss the Ground: 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on regenerative agriculture education, advocacy, and storytelling. Highly comparable to Think Regeneration's mission of accelerating regenerative transitions through coalition-building, content, and farmer engagement.
• Pasa Sustainable Agriculture: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit working to advance sustainable agriculture through farmer education, research, and community programs. Comparable regional peer in the farmer-focused regenerative education space.

Broad incumbents

• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: Federal policy advocacy alliance of 130+ groups advancing sustainable agriculture. Comparable as a national sustainable agriculture coalition influencing USDA policy — overlapping with Think Regeneration's USDA TOPP partnership and barrier/solutions report.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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