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