Participate in the Organic & Regenerative Transition Community of Practice

Through its intentional design and facilitation this Community of Practice will foster innovation and collaboration, supporting businesses in re-thinking the evolution of their supply chains to enable and accelerate the transition to organic and regenerative agriculture. 

We want to express our deep gratitude to the UNFI Foundation, Eat the Change, and Good Earth Natural Foods for their support in helping make the first cohort of the Community of Practice a reality!

As a member of the Community of Practice you will experience:

• An engaging and inspiring, year-long program tailored specifically for CPGs who aspire to accelerate their organic and regenerative transition
• Eight monthly 2-hour virtual sessions. These sessions will be curated and facilitated for relationship building, shared learning, insightful break-throughs and meaningful action by the Climate Collaborative team. As the year progresses, these sessions may include other stakeholders in the supply chain and industry experts based on the CoP’s needs
• Two 6-hour in-person facilitated work sessions at Expo West and location to be determined
• Opportunities for Peer Coaching to support each other in deepening the learning experiences, and activating each of our potential to affect change
• Support throughout the year, with assistance for projects that emerge from the CoP
• Opportunities to accelerate the work of this community with aligned farmer and supplier work led by Mad Agriculture focused on many of the same crops
• And much more as it emerges through our collective journey together!

We will work from a place of: 

• Collaborative Intentions. This CoP is informed by a belief that through collaboration we can get further faster. In that spirit, we are interested in participants who are eager to learn and work (where desired) across company lines.
• Aligned Interests. There are two primary areas where participants will have aligned interests. First, they will have a clear interest in organic and regenerative transition for the crops they are working on. Second, they will have a deep orientation towards building a more robust supply chain for organic and regenerative crops.
• Creative Solutions: One of the exciting aspects of this work is the opportunity to think creatively about how we solve for some of the challenges CPGs are facing. We recognize that solutions may not currently exist, but we are energized about the opportunity to work collaboratively to unlock challenges affecting individual businesses. 
• Implementation and Action: We recognize that participants may be at different stages in their organic and regenerative journey. However, successful participants will have the leadership support to implement solutions and take action to transition acres to organic and regenerative.

Outcomes:

• A community of peers working in aligned areas to help accelerate your work
• A framework for identifying and setting acre transition targets that make sense for your business
• Solutions and roadmaps to the challenges you are facing in your organic and regenerative transition
• An increased capacity to facilitate transitions in your supply chain
• A deeper knowledge of the ecosystem of support available to support your work, including: organizations, processors, tools and resources

The Cost:

The cost for the Community of Practice is $5,000. This fee enables us to provide the ongoing support needed to help unlock new possibilities and solutions to the challenges companies are facing. If this cost is a barrier to your company’s participation, please contact us to explore other options.

• Complete a program interest form. After we receive your form we will schedule a call to answer your questions and share more about the CoP.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the Regenerative and Organic Transition Community of Practice (CoP)?

The CoP is a year-long program tailored specifically for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) looking to accelerate their transition to organic and regenerative agriculture. Launching in late 2024, this cohort will address the unique challenges faced by CPGs with an organic climate-smart agriculture commitment.

What are the benefits of joining this CoP?

Participants will benefit from:

• Expert-led sessions and consults
• Peer-to-peer learning
• Opportunities for pre-competitive collaboration
• Monthly virtual and in-person work sessions
• Peer coaching
• Continuous support throughout the year
• Opportunities to collaborate with aligned farmer and supplier work

Which companies should consider joining this CoP?

While the CoP is open to any CPGs with an organic and regenerative commitment, we are especially interested in those transitioning supply chains.

Do I have to be organic and/or regenerative to join this CoP?

No, however the CoP is designed for companies with a sincere commitment to working on an organic and regenerative transition. We are happy to discuss this with you.

What are the core principles of this CoP?

The Community of Practice operates from a standpoint of:

• Collaborative Intentions
• Aligned Interests
• Creative Solutions
• Implementation and Action

What outcomes can participants expect?

Outcomes include:

• A supportive community of like-minded peers
• A framework for setting acre transition targets
• Roadmaps to challenges in your transition journey
• Enhanced capacity for supply chain transitions
• Comprehensive knowledge of resources and support available

What's the cost to join the CoP?

The fee is $5,000. This ensures we can offer the necessary support to address challenges and find solutions. If this poses a financial challenge for your company, please get in touch to discuss other options.

How can I express my interest in joining?

You can complete a Program Interest Form. After receiving your form, we'll schedule a call to answer any questions and provide more information about the CoP.

Who are the sponsors supporting this CoP?

We're grateful to the UNFI Foundation and Good Earth Natural Foods for their support in making this CoP possible.