How We Do It

How We Do It

To advance our goals, the Sustainable Sourcing Initiative tackles regenerative, equitable, and plant-based food systems change from three key angles:

1. Facilitation

  • Determine baselines for industry infrastructure, practices, gaps, opportunities
  • Work across supply networks and communities to build a shared vision for future
  • Support robust pilot programs and research initiatives
  • Connect like-minded people and organizations to amplify impact
  • Offer trainings and education around domestic sourcing, regenerative agriculture, and equity

2. Communication

  • Amplify participants’ achievements and needs through strategic communications and marketing
  • Promote the need for and many benefits of domestic sourcing, regenerative practices, and increased equity in the plant-based foods industry

3. Policy Advocacy

  • Support meaningful policy campaigns at the state and federal levels to advance domestic sourcing, regenerative practices, and equity in the plant-based foods industry