RegenerativeNYC '26: Urban Ag NYC Summit for 2026
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Key Takeaways
New York City is gearing up for RegenerativeNYC ‘26, an event focused on integrating regenerative agriculture into urban environments and supply chains.
- RegenerativeNYC promotes urban regenerative agriculture.
- The 2026 event follows a sold-out 2025 conference.
- It connects diverse stakeholders for regenerative practices.
- Speakers highlight rapid transitions and financial viability.
- Emphasis on proactive supply chain transformation is key.
- Investment in ecological stewardship is a focus.
Why It Matters
This event fosters collaboration and provides practical strategies for transitioning to regenerative food systems, offering significant environmental and economic benefits.
What to Do Next
Explore local initiatives or organizations focused on regenerative agriculture in urban settings and consider how you can contribute.
Recommended for: Anyone interested in the future of sustainable food systems, urban development, and investment in ecological regeneration.
RegenerativeNYC ‘26 aims to bring regenerative agriculture to New York City, planning for 2026 after a sold-out 2025 event on April 22-23 at The Newlab, Brooklyn. It fosters a community for regenerative practices, targeting investors, nonprofits, farmers, startups, and students. Sessions cover collective regeneration across value chains, with speaker Anthony Myint (Zero Foodprint) discussing case studies on stakeholders teaming with farmers for rapid transitions akin to renewable energy, using mass balance and opt-out architecture for insetting in centralized systems. Greg Bohlen (Union Grove Farm & UG Venture Partners) presents market projections and financial viability of regenerative food from research firms. Investment opportunities for ecological stewardship, Native farmers/ranchers, funding models, collaborations, and calls to action for investors/philanthropists/policymakers are highlighted, with speaker Sarah Day Lvesque (RFSI). The event features food like rice with carrots/celery, quinoa, Mexican black bean salad, emphasizing practical regeneration in urban contexts. It promotes proactive supply chain transformation over demand influence.
Source: whyregenerative.com
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