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Food That Heals. From Soil That Thrives.

 
Welcome to Nature's Finest Farms, Austin's first community district -owned regenerative farm. We go beyond organic to bring you food with unparalleled flavor and nutrition, grown in living soil right here in Travis County.
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Join us during SXSW!

Transforming Texas food systems through a new community empowerment model.

Come cheer us on as we launch Nature Farms to the global SXSW audience during Food Tank’s SXSW Summit! Free!

Our panel's specific time slot is Friday (03/14) at approximately 4:00 pm.  Please know that at SXSW/Food Tank, time slots can shift.

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Attendance is limited; RSVP as soon as possible using the button below.  

Food Tank members can join us in the VIP/Speakers room.

 

More Than Organic—It's Regenerative.

We are not just farmers; we are stewards of the land. Our mission is to restore the health of our ecosystem from the ground up. By focusing on soil biology, we cultivate nutrient-dense produce that is better for you and for the planet. Every purchase you make helps us build deeper soil, foster biodiversity, and create a resilient local food system for generations to come.

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We Are Flexible

Owned by the Community, For the Community.

Nature's Finest Farms is built on a revolutionary new model. As a member of our Agricultural Development District, this isn't just a farm you buy from—it's a farm you are a part of. Your support provides the stable foundation our farmers need to focus on what they do best: growing the most delicious and nutritious food possible, free from the pressures of traditional agriculture.

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Regenerating Nutrition Systems

Fixing a Broken System to a Living Solution

Impact investors are drawn to Nature Farms because it offers a clear, integrated solution to multiple, interconnected global crises, or the "polycrisis". Nature Farms provides a framework that generates both a financial return and a positive social and environmental impact. Its focus on "living systems thinking" addresses the root cause of these problems by shifting away from a mechanistic, reductionist mindset.

The business model is compelling because it decentralizes power and empowers communities through a "demand-side financing" model using tax-free municipal bonds. This approach is an alternative to relying on large, distant financial institutions or fickle big-money investors. By focusing on nutrient-dense food and regenerative agriculture, Nature Farms links soil health directly to human health and provides a reliable, scalable way to reverse chronic illness while ensuring long-term environmental stewardship. This harmonizes economic prosperity with ecological stewardship.

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The Case for Agricultural Development Districts

Building a Resilient Local Economy

Counties face a "polycrisis" of interconnected challenges, from land loss to rising healthcare costs. Traditional, fragmented solutions are insufficient. Nature Farms offers a new paradigm.

Our innovative model empowers counties with a non-assessment business model and provides environmental stewardship without budget impact. We leverage Agricultural Development Districts to finance vital infrastructure with low-cost, tax-free municipal bonds, creating a stable, self-sustaining economic engine.

By partnering with us, you are not just preserving farmland. You are building a robust local food economy that retains wealth, creates stable jobs, and improves public health outcomes. This is a financially sound, long-term investment that transforms your community's health and security.

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Transforming Texas Food Systems through a new Community Empowerment Model

People Like Holocia

What They Are Saying

"I think Community Financing is a proven concept. Communities putting their arms around each other and solving their own problems is the way forward."

Jeff Travillion

Commissioner Jeff Travillion
Travis County Precinct One

"Exercise your power where you have it!  Invest (locally) when you can. Eat as much local as you can. Use your power!"

Sara Faivre

Sara Faivre, Rancher
Board Member, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Commission

"I want you to know that this is possible.  Only fund regenerative projects."

Chris Miller

Chris Miller
CEO National Coalition for Community Capital

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What we don't do

  • Industrial Agriculture – No monocultures, confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs), or chemically intensive farming.
  • Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF) – Including fast food, junk food, soft drinks, and artificial additives.
  • Single-Use Plastics & Wasteful Packaging – Favoring biodegradable, compostable, and reusable alternatives.
  • Short-Term, Profit-Driven Mentality – Holocia prioritizes long-term ecological and economic sustainability over short-lived gains.
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Policy & Finance

Changing Land Use

For planning, policy and finance professionals, click here to download our Regenerative Environment and Agriculture Land Use Model toolbox.

OUR MISSION

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