About the [Re]Generation Fellowship
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 continues to support the attendance of diverse beginning farmers, ranchers and land stewards at REGENERATE. The fellowship also supports community leaders or seasoned land stewards who are interested in participating in intergenerational knowledge exchange. Participants come from around the country – and around the world – and represent diverse experiences in regenerative land management.
Why Should I Apply?
The [Re]Generation Fellowship provides scholarship recipients opportunities to connect with peers and mentors. Have you ever felt like you’re not sure you belong at ag conferences? Is this your first-ever conference experience? Then the fellowship opportunity might be for you, as we’ll guide you through the conference experience as part of a community of emerging and experienced agriculture leaders. Participating in the fellowship means joining a cohort of land stewards and engaging in activities including pre-conference meetings, group discussions, and shared meals.
Hear from past [Re]Generation Fellows about their experience:
“It was refreshing to see how civil discourse is embedded within the agri-food system. Instead of working toward feeding the world, we’re cultivating a world that feeds itself.”
“Returning as a Quivira fellow meant so much more. It wasn’t just about being in the room — it was about belonging to the movement. It’s no secret that Black professionals aren’t as visible in agriculture, and that’s not because we don’t belong, but because for too long, we haven’t been invited into the story of what agriculture can be. The truth is, we have always been stewards of the land- innovators, cultivators, and keepers of regeneration itself. It’s time our presence reflects that truth.”
“The [fellowship] discussions were great. They allowed me to ask more questions and understand and digest the talks more thoroughly.”
“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.”
“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!”
Who Can Apply?
This program is open to everyone, and is focused on individuals who have been or felt excluded from agriculture in the past, struggle financially, or come from underserved backgrounds in agricultural ownership and management. If you belong to a tribe, come from a farmworker background, are LGBTQ+, a beginning rancher, farmer, land steward, or college student, or have otherwise been trying to start a life in agriculture, you are welcome to apply! You are also welcome to apply if you are a community leader or seasoned land steward who is interested in participating in intergenerational knowledge exchange or a student pursuing a degree in agriculture, land stewardship, or a related field. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
How to Apply
The [Re]Generation Fellowship will be awarding full scholarships (covering conference registration fee, travel, and lodging expenses) to ranchers, farmers, land stewards, and students who are interested in attending the REGENERATE Conference.
Applicants will be evaluated on a number of attributes, including whether ranching, farming, or land stewardship is an applicant’s primary occupation. In addition, reviewers consider applicants’ land stewardship journeys to this point.
We know responding in written form to a series of essay questions is not for everyone, and 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 feel comfortable filling out the online application, please write to fellows@regenerateconference.com
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, you may qualify for the beginning agrarian, land steward, and student rate. We offer the reduced rate to those who are seeking a simple, non-competitive route. If you demonstrate you need and qualify for the discount, we’ll give it to you; you won’t be evaluated against anyone else. Complete the Beginning Agrarian, Land Steward, and Student Inquiry Form to receive the discounted rate.
Apply
Applications for the 2026 REGENERATE [Re]Generation Fellowship are open through August 31, 2026.
We recommend that you complete your application as a Word or Google doc before you begin the online submission process. You can then copy and paste your information into our online form, which will not permit you to save and return to complete. You will receive a copy of the completed form after you submit it. Contact us at fellows@regenerateconference.com with any questions.