Let's build a better food system together.

We work with a number of partners to provide comprehensive support to farmers and businesses along the supply chain. Together, we can create lasting change.

Our partnerships:

Mission-Driven Organizations

Sponsoring NGOs, Nonprofits, Government Agencies

We serve as an extension of your mission, providing business expertise and training to support your goals. Many of our partners seek us out because they have funding but lack the technical know-how to execute their plans. We fill that gap, empowering your organization to deliver impactful, mission-aligned programs.

How we help: 

    • Expert training and technical support
    • Help in leveraging grants for maximum impact
    • Services to enhance and complement your programs

Partnering with Good Roots has been transformative for many small-scale farmers, fishermen, and food business owners in San Diego County. Their exceptional support in business planning, marketing, bookkeeping, and financial literacy has empowered local food business owners to establish and grow their businesses with renewed confidence and clarity.We are grateful for the collaborative spirit and positive impact that Good Roots brings to our mission, and we look forward to many more years of partnership.

—Hanna Schuler, Business Stewardship & Outreach Director

San Diego Food System Alliance  

Good Roots provides farmers with the critical business guidance they need to build valuable companies that thrive in the global agriculture sector. As a trusted partner of Rodale Institute, Good Roots works alongside farmers within our network as they construct robust financial roadmaps that set them up for long-term success.

—Jeff Tkach, Chief Executive Officer

Rodale Institute  

Funding Organizations

We help investment organizations by performing due diligence on farms to ensure long-term viability. From financial reviews to farm audits, we provide insights that reduce risk and guide investment in sustainable agriculture..

How we help: 

    • Farm viability assessments 
    • Access to our network of investment-ready farms
    • Strategic guidance for sustainable investments

Thanks to the bookkeeping and financial planning services Good Roots provided to Big Tree Oysters, we were able to gain the business insights required for underwriting a loan. We received all the necessary financial reports promptly and could easily dig into the numbers when questions arose.

—Indy Brahm, Director of Lending

Foodshed Capital  

Good Roots has been an excellent partner for FFI over the years.They took our training, helped us shape more advanced training, and provided us and our network with capacities we didn't have internally.Their team is committed and aligned with our mission, and we enjoy working with everyone at Good Roots. We look forward to many more years of partnership.

—Tera Johnson, Founder

Food Finance Institute  

Grant Writers

We work with grant writers to strengthen applications by providing budgets, scope of work, and project execution plans. Together, we make submissions more competitive and likely to succeed.

How we help: 

    • Provide detailed project and budget information 
    • Connect you with leads and opportunities

Consultants & Subject Matter Experts

When your clients face challenges outside your expertise, Good Roots steps in with practical support and business solutions. We partner with consultants to ensure farms succeed, regardless of scale or complexity.

How we help: 

    • Complimentary expertise for farm management 
    • Collaboration on large or complex projects

As a technical service provider who consistently reviews the business materials of agricultural organizations, I always sigh a breath of relief when I get to work with one of Good Roots' clients. Their materials are detailed and organized, helping contractors like myself confidently step in and work towards big-picture business goals. Not only do these clients have a high-quality plan in place, they know their business better. Having a plan is good, but having someone who can help you understand the planning process is invaluable. I cannot recommend them enough whether you are looking for one-time strategy and guidance, or ongoing marketing and business support.

— Stephen Ussery, Founder

Stewards Unlimited  

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