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About the [Re]Generation Fellowship

We recognize the critical need to support those beginning their land stewardship and regenerative agriculture careers.

Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association support people committed to life at the nexus of tradition and innovation, food and land, economy and community. We believe good agriculture is rooted in holistic thinking and a lifelong commitment to learning and teaching. The [Re]Generation Fellowship provides scholarships for beginning farmers, ranchers, land stewards, and students in related fields to attend the REGENERATE Conference.

This fellowship program is both inspired by and an extension of the Herd Fellows program started at the Grassfed Exchange. Today, the [Re]Generation Fellows program (formerly “Herd Fellows”) continues to sponsor the attendance of beginning and/or returning experienced farmers and ranchers to these conferences. Intergenerational relationships strengthen the fellowship experience and we encourage community leaders and seasoned land stewards to apply as well as beginning stewards.

Each year, the funders of the Fellowship cover the full cost of the event (including all travels, lodging, food, and registration fees)

Why Should I Apply?

The [Re]Generation Fellows Experience

The [Re]Generation Fellowship provides scholarships to attend the annual REGENERATE Conference and facilitated community building, with the goal of connecting scholarship recipients with peers and mentors and supporting their pursuit of lives in agriculture and land stewardship.

Attending the conference provides the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, build relationships with peers and mentors, find support for your work, and bring fresh perspectives on the future of agriculture.

Hear from past [Re]Generation Fellows about their experience:

“I was empowered by just seeing how many good things were happening. I read in a book that, “I can’t save the world but together we can” and I think this conference embodied that. Sometimes you feel like you’re the only person caring but it’s never true, so many other people care and by caring you inspire those that will come after you!”

“I found the sense of community and the recognition of the scope of the regenerative ag movement to be one of the most valuable elements of the conference. As a rural environmental farmer, being constantly bombarded with worldly woes, it is refreshing and necessary to be re inspired from time to time.”

“The most valuable part was getting outside my ‘bubble’ and realizing that this is bigger than just myself and what I do. I realized that there is a place to connect with the rest of the world of conservation and regenerative agriculture. The future of regeneration is endless and I am excited to jump in and see what will happen.”

“So cool and great to have been able to form such a supportive and close community with the fellows this year. It was such a special time and I hope to see many more years of fellows get to experience the Regenerate conference through this program!”

“This program shows investment in the future… Being able to bring in more women, queer people, people of color, native people, poor people into these spaces is so crucial for the literal survival of all of us.”

How to Apply

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The [Re]Generation Fellowship will be awarding REGENERATE Conference full scholarships (covers conference registration fee, travel, and lodging expenses) and tuition-only scholarships (covers conference registration fee) to ranchers, farmers, conservationists, and others in related fields who are beginning their careers. These scholarships will be prioritized to support individuals who come from historically underrepresented or economically low-resource communities and other marginalized identities in agriculture. We specifically encourage the application of Tribal, Latinx, Chicanx, Hispanic, Black/African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or LGBTQ+ beginning ranchers, farmers, land stewards, and college students. However, qualified applicants from any background with a strong application will also be considered.

Our scholarship process has been developed with diversity and inclusion in mind, with a diverse team of reviewers, and acceptance of applications is through the online application below. If you don’t feel comfortable filling out the online application, please reach out to fellows@regenerateconference.com and we are happy to have a conversation with you over the phone. The award process will prioritize applicants from communities and backgrounds historically underrepresented, but will not exclude qualified candidates from any background with a strong application. Applicants will be evaluated on a number of attributes, including: is ranching, farming, or land stewardship their primary occupation? Do they come from a historically underrepresented community? How far have they come in their journey to reach this point? Our goal is to award seventy percent of the scholarships to individuals who come from historically underrepresented communities and who are beginning ranchers or farmers. The remaining thirty percent of the scholarships will be awarded based on need and a commitment to a career in agriculture or conservation.

Who can apply?

The fellowship targets beginning ranchers, farmers, land stewards, or students in related fields. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Please apply if you are a:

Community leader or seasoned land steward who is interested in participating in intergenerational knowledge exchange
Student pursuing a degree in agriculture, land stewardship, or a related field

How can I submit an application?

We know responding in written form to a series of essay questions is not for everyone, nor does it mean you are any more or less qualified to be a stellar land steward. We are open to accepting your application in a number of ways:

Complete the online application below – you can respond to essay questions briefly or in bulleted form. If you don’t have a response for every question, you can skip some and focus on the ones you have the most to say about.
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If you don’t feel comfortable filling out the online application, please write to fellows@regenerateconference.com to schedule a time to talk over the phone.

What if I don’t receive an award or I’m looking for a reduced conference registration rate?

If you don’t receive an award through the [Re]Generation Fellowship, don’t worry. We will offer you a reduced beginning agrarian, land steward, and student rate to our conference.

We also offer the reduced beginning agrarian, land steward, and student rate to those who are seeking a non-competitive route. In other words, if you demonstrate you need it, we’ll give you a discount; you won’t be evaluated against anyone else. Complete the Beginning Agrarian, Land Steward, and Student Inquiry Form to receive the discounted rate. After you submit the form, a member from the REGENERATE Planning Team will communicate with you about the discounted rate within 1-3 business days