The Midwest Regenerative Agriculture Fund (MRAF) supports a comprehensive shift to regenerative agricultural practices across the Midwest. It does this by investing in research, education, and outreach efforts to promote a culture of collaboration between universities and regional stakeholders.

Currently, MRAF supports only I-Regen and does not accept applications for other projects.

Illinois is strategically positioned to lead the scientific and industrial transitions to regenerative agriculture. Launched in 2020 and housed at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I-Regen provides seed grants, community engagement, public convenings, and innovative projects to develop regenerative agriculture partnerships across the I-States (Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa). 

I-Regen encourages diversified value chains that balance the health and wealth of Midwest agricultural systems, creating a resilient bioeconomy that combats climate change, enhances soil and water quality, supports communities, and ensures food security. I-Regen connects and supports the human and institutional resources needed to meet the need for collective knowledge, communication, and demonstration of regenerative science and practices.

Fresh Taste Members and Participating Funders supporting MRAF include Builders Vision, Food:Land:Opportunity, Little Owl Foundation, The Lumpkin Family Foundation, Manaaki Foundation, and Walder Foundation.