We apply our expertise in food and agriculture to support a diversified system that benefits small and mid-sized actors in the value chain – from producers to intermediaries to consumers.

Project
Development

Comprehensive planning for large and small projects, plus tools and support to help outline the pathways that get ideas implemented successfully.

Feasibility
Studies

Complete project analysis to satisfy stakeholder interests in identifying project requirements and analyzing viability of project financial and technical elements.

Technical
Assistance

One-on-one support that provides tools, resources, training, coaching, and consultation for helping to get ideas positioned for successful funding requests.

Research & Analysis

Technical research and analysis that integrates landscape trends, consumer behaviors, and academic research to define opportunities for impact.

ClientProject
Ben & Jerry’sAnalyze Cost Drivers of Caring Dairy Program
Blue Lake Rancheria (Wiyot Tribe)Food Resilience Hub Pilot Project Feasibility Planning
California Center for Rural PolicyHumboldt County Food Policy Council Facilitation & Planning
Food for PeopleGrant writing and feasibility study for facility expansion, relocation, and renovation
Karuk TribeTribe-owned Tishánik Farm Sustainability Plan, grant writing for Natural Resources Department and Food Sovereignty Program ($2MM awarded)
MercarisU.S. Organic Trade Data and Trends 2016-2020 Organic Sugar: Understanding Demand in the U.S. Organic Sugar Market
MomentumManagement of $12MM in grants and grant writing for California Food Production Investment Program
Ocean SprayFeasibility of Edible Cranberry Seed Market
Redwood Acres FairgroundsFeasibility Studies, Master Planning, and Grant Writing to evaluate cold/dry storage, specialty foods processing, and strategies to diversify fairgrounds operations
Simple MillsRegenerative Ag Sourcing Strategy
Sustainable Food LabDevelop a Sustainable Reference Price for Regenerative Corn and Soybean Production
The Grower & The Economist PodcastPeter Konjoian (Grower) & Michelle Klieger (Economist) share expert insights to help small and medium-sized growers adjust to the rapidly changing farm economy.
Walton Family FoundationDrivers for Crop Diversification in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Philanthropic Strategy for Systems Change: Colorado River Basin Crop Shifting Analysis