Put yourself on the map

The Australian Regenerative Food and Farming Map is the first of its kind. The map gives visibility across the industry, allows for connection and collaboration in ways never before possible and catalyses the transformation of food and farming systems in Australia.

It will enable —

• Our industry to connect, collaborate and share knowledge
• Conscious folk to find regenerative food and fibre businesses they can support
• Funding partners to discover new philanthropic or investment opportunities.

As the map develops, it will allow us to see where momentum and innovation is occurring in the regenerative space and where there are gaps that we can direct energy.

A regenerative approach enables the regrowth, renewal or restoration of systems and relationships, including those that have been damaged or lost.

In the words of Paul Hawken, it “...means putting life at the centre of every action and decision... and it applies equally to families, communities, cities, schools, religions, cultures, commerce and governments.”

This map is for people across Australia working to create a regenerative food and farming system.

Eligible Businesses, Organisations and Individuals are those working in:

• Regenerative Agriculture Industry
• Regenerative Fibre Industry
• Local Food Systems
• Regenerative Education (related to food, fibre and farming)
• Agritourism
• Advocacy
• Indigenous Agriculture

Ineligible Businesses, Organisations and Individuals

• Those that operate as ‘business-as-usual’
• Those based outside of Australia
• Those that primarily practice or support the continuation of conventional* farming methods
• Those that support industrialised systems, e.g. fast fashion, ultra-processed foods, and synthetic inputs.

*Conventional farming typically involves synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals to control pests and diseases and maximise crop yields. Conventional agriculture often relies on farming monocultures and using heavy machinery, irrigation systems, and other modern technologies to increase productivity, yields and profitability. Conventional farming methods can negatively impact the environment and human health, including issues related to soil degradation, water pollution, antibiotics and hormones in animal production, and loss of biodiversity.

In total, Part 01 and Part 02 of the application will take you between 30-60 minutes to complete.

If you identify as a farmer, producer or grower, or if this forms part of your work, please note that Part 02 of your application will include a ‘regenerative assessment’, which may take a bit more time to complete.

Organisation Summary – Use your 150 words to tell us about your organisation or business, including your purpose, mission, objectives and any information you’d like people to know.

Project Summary — Use your 100 words to tell us about any programs or projects that are current and relevant. It’s a great way to let people know what you’re working on and encourages collaboration and support.

Please be aware that we cannot edit or rewrite the information you provide. Please write clearly and in complete sentences, and be sure to complete a spelling & grammar check before submitting.

Filters help to narrow your search down.

The key (the coloured markets next to a map listing's name) is a quick way to identify those with verifications or certifications (either external or through our regenerative assessment) or who have previously received funding from Sustainable Table.

Funded by Sustainable Table
This organisation, business, or individual has previously received a grant from Sustainable Table.

Ecological Outcomes
An organisation or business has had its ecological outcomes externally verified through an Ecological Outcome Verification™ (EOV™). The EOV™ is the scientific methodology that measures and trends ecological outcomes on participating producers' land.

Ecological Practices
An organisation or business has had ecological practices externally verified through certifications, e.g. NASAA Certified Organic, Australian Certified Organic and Australian Demeter Biodynamic.

Regenerative Practices
We acknowledge that people may follow regenerative ways of living. For the map, ‘regenerative practices’ refers to regenerative agricultural practices. If an organisation or business has this marker, they have completed Sustainable Table’s regenerative assessment.

Currently, there isn’t a singular definition, classification, assessment or certification for regenerative or agroecological practices.

Drawing from our principles and Rodale’s Regenerative Organic Certification as a foundation, Sustainable Table’s team and advisors have created a regenerative assessment to meet the needs of this map. This questionnaire is designed to give Sustainable Table a comprehensive and confidential understanding of an organisation's practices.

If you are a farmer, producer or grower, we will ask you to complete Sustainable Table’s regenerative assessment.

Our Industry Development team will review your application. Applications will be reviewed monthly, so your listing may take 4 to 6 weeks to be live if approved.

1. Organisations and change makers fill out Part One and Part Two of the application form.
2. Our team reviews the applications to ensure that applicants are eligible, aligned and following or supporting regenerative practices. We don’t expect everyone to be perfect; regeneration is a journey, and the transition can take years.
3. Successful applicants will be included on the Australian Regenerative Food and Farming Map.

In Australia, less than 1% of the native food sector benefits First Nations people.

If you are a non-indigenous business/producer growing Australian native foods, we ask the following in Part 02 of the application.

Q. Please demonstrate how:

• You’re collaborating with First Nations people
• Your work is benefiting First Nations people
• You are managing Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)