Accelerating Appalachia
Growing the Regenerative Economy
Accelerating Appalachia builds sustainable regenerative agricultural systems and communities for a resilient and prosperous Appalachia.
Building Soil, Building Equity
We've launched a ground-breaking initiative to build soil health and expand regenerative farming across Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, southern Ohio, and northern Georgia with our USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant-funded Building Soil, Building Equity program.
Our $12 million farmer fund will allow us to incentivize over 400 producers with direct incentives for adopting climate smart agricultural and forestry practices. Producers will receive regenerative farming training, soil testing services, mentorship, peer support, and national, regional, and local media promotions.
Applications Now Open
Kentucky
North Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina
West Virginia
Virginia
Southern Ohio
Northern Georgia
Why Should You Work With Us?
We are passionate about regenerating and conserving Appalachia through our commitment to supporting resilient regional production and manufacturing in food, fiber and forest products.
Building Soil, Building Equity Participant Benefits Include:
Farmer Training From Industry Leaders
Enjoy personalized training, guidance, and technical assistance provided at no cost to the farmer from The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).
Cash Incentives
Receive cash incentives to reward your implementation, GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions offset, and continued participation in the BSBE program.
Networking Opportunities
Access marketing assistance from industry experts and benefit from our connections to buyers, processors, and distributors.
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Accelerating Appalachia: Growing the Regenerative Economy
Accelerating Appalachia is passionate about building regenerative agricultural systems and resilient communities in Appalachia.
We provide training and support to producers to adopt regenerative practices, scale operations, and create market opportunities for nature-based businesses. With roots in the region, we are committed to building an economy that restores and protects nature, the agricultural industry and farmlands, the health of people and communities, and nurtures prosperity in Appalachia.
