As sustainable farms work to fight climate change through regenerative practices that rebuild soil health and increase resilience, restaurants can also do their part by pledging to support farmers in their efforts. Zero Foodprint partners with restaurants to crowdfund grants for carbon farming.
ā€œPeople in the food world connect with farmers directly, and restaurants can be a liaison between consumers and producers,ā€ said Karen Leibowitz, the Executive Director of Zero Foodprint, which is the recipient of the James Beard Foundationā€™s 2020 Humanitarian of the Year Award. ā€œZero Foodprint can help people who eat at restaurants connect with the sources of their food, and help farmers communicate the idea that itā€™s not just what you eat, but how you grow it that makes a huge difference.ā€