The work we do benefits the people, places, and practices that are needed to drive toward a future of better agriculture – one that is more inclusive, sustainable, and durable.
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Evaluating feasibility of Food, Farm, Livestock, and Fertilizer Projects
Helianth’s team has produced and contributed to several studies – feasibility studies, business plans, needs assessments, and more – focused on food and agriculture supply chain projects. These studies have been produced for and in support of USDA funding programs and regional initiatives. They have been used to guide project planning and conceptual designs, secure […]
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Expanding Access to Agricultural Land Conservation Programs
Helianth is providing Technical Assistance to the California Department of Conservation on its initiative to increase equity and inclusion of underrepresented groups in its Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation program, or SALC. Our goal is to increase the degree to which socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers are included in projects funded by the SALC program. We […]
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Supporting Tribal Food Sovereignty
Helianth’s team has produced and contributed to grants, planning documents, and community development initiatives that support food sovereignty for Tribal nations and Indigenous communities. Included in this work is attention to expanding perspectives of how food is sourced, shared, consumed, and celebrated – namely, because food and medicines are an anchor for culture and community, […]
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Connecting Rural Groceries and Farms
Helianth is exploring ways to better connect rural groceries with the farms that, while largely rural in nature, often do not provide fresh produce to their community’s retail outlets. This is a major challenge for food security and sustainability. To further this effort, we are connecting with other practitioners in the field, developing research initiatives, […]
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Success Factors for Rural Farm-to-School Initiatives
Helianth has produced a case study, the first of a three-part series, that explores the challenges and successes of Humboldt County Office of Education’s Farm-to-School endeavors. The study explores how a rural and remote northern California community has become a leader in the farm-to-school realm through the support of numerous state and federal grants, the […]