But it's not the easiest lifestyle
To inspire the next generation of farmers
Through our purpose to Cultivate a Better World, we're putting programs in place that make a real impact, including seed grants, education and scholarships and 3-year contracts. Our vision is bold, but we're starting with a mission to cultivate the future of farming by focusing on pork, beef, and dairy.
We believe in the future of food, and young farmers need a hand now more than ever. For the second year, we’re offering Seed Grants to young farmers under the age of 40.
SEED GRANTS HELP REMOVE BARRIERS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO SUCCEED.
To date, Chipotle has contributed more than $250,000 to Niman Ranch’s Next Generation Foundation scholarship fund. Through the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, we have increased our commitment five-fold with a 2020 commitment of $125,000.
Through our network of approved suppliers, we created a unique startup program that allows us to provide infrastructure and livestock grants, with 3-year contracts to help young farmers get started and reduce the risk of uncertain market changes.
We’re offering 50 grants of $5,000 each to young farmers in need.
TO SOURCING THE VERY BEST INGREDIENTS
“The number one thing I think a young farmer needs is a chance. We have what it takes. We’ve got the brains, the creativity, the willpower and the strong back. The most important thing we need right now is a chance and an opportunity to excel.”
- Mike Mardesen, Niman Ranch Farmer
“We work with small, family farmers. We want the milk that goes into the cheese to come from cows that have access to the outdoors; cows that are treated humanely.”
- Scott Meister, Cheese Maker for Chipotle
“The number one thing I think a young farmer needs is a chance. We have what it takes. We’ve got the brains, the creativity, the willpower and the strong back. The most important thing we need right now is a chance and an opportunity to excel.”
- Mike Mardesen, Niman Ranch Farmer
Watch to learn what goes into our ingredients.
With every burrito we roll or bowl we fill, we’re working to cultivate a better world.
The National Young Farmers Coalition is a national advocacy network of young farmers fighting for the future of agriculture. NYFC changes policy, builds networks, and provides business services to ensure all young farmers have the chance to succeed.
Niman Ranch and its network of U.S. family farmers and ranchers raise livestock humanely and sustainably to deliver the finest tasting meat in the world. They adhere to strict animal welfare protocols—no antibiotics or added hormones ever.
Meister Cheese relies on skilled, loyal and longtime cheesemakers—along with 25,000 local cows—to produce award-winning cheese. With 100+ years of cheesemaking experience, they combine new approaches with Old World trades to produce specialty cheeses in Southwest Wisconsin.
We established the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation in 2011 to extend our commitment to creating a more sustainable food future. The foundation is dedicated to providing resources and promoting good stewardship for farmers; promoting better livestock husbandry; encouraging regenerative agriculture practices; and fostering food literacy, cooking education, and nutritious eating. Since its inception, the foundation has contributed more than $3 million to like-minded organizations committed to cultivating a better world through food.
Founded by organic farmer Travis Potter with a mission to make drinks he would proudly serve his family, Tractor crafts beverages inspired by the functional benefits and flavors of organically grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. We sustainably source our ingredients from Certified Organic farms around the world and use time-honored methods to create the purest expression of flavor possible. It isn't always easy, but doing things the right way has always been the Tractor way.
Loomstate works toward a shared vision, believing that whole clothing supply chains from cotton farm to fashion house can support
sustainable clothing production. This is clothing that goes beyond fiber and fabric, to include the moral fibers we share and the community fabric that binds us.
