Lauren Tucker

Lauren Tucker is a principal consultant at Beyond the Farm, based in Los Angeles, California.45 She has extensive experience in the regenerative agriculture and sustainable food systems space:

Background and Experience

• Co-founder and former Executive Director of Kiss the Ground, an organization focused on soil health and regenerative agriculture6

• Currently leading reNourish studio, which works in collaboration with Farmer's Footprint to help food businesses thrive as regenerative enterprises12

• Involved in projects like the almond project, working on evolving growing systems in California's Central Valley23

Areas of Expertise

Lauren specializes in:

• Writing and editing
• Project coordination
• Event coordination
• Permaculture design
• Sourcing from farms5

Current Work

At reNourish studio, Lauren:

• Runs a program with 23 participants from various parts of the food system, including consumer packaged goods brands, certification organizations, nonprofits, investors, farmers, and startups2

• Focuses on shifting business models in the food industry towards more regenerative practices1

• Works on reframing understanding of regenerative agriculture and food systems2

Philosophy

Lauren emphasizes:

• Looking beyond soil carbon sequestration to address root causes of soil degradation1
• Viewing humans as keystone species with the potential to positively impact ecosystems1
• The importance of holistic thinking and evolving food business models12

Through her work, Lauren aims to drive systemic change in the food and agriculture sector, promoting regenerative practices that benefit soil health, ecosystems, and communities.