This Social Business top list of farm-influenced social innovations call on an increasingly normalized way of looking at urban life that does not necessarily work to "sacrifice" a life in the country, that is, a life with fresh air, trees, access to outdoor spaces that are safe, simple ingredients not treated with chemicals and the like.
The question becomes, however, who gets access to these farm-influenced social innovations and who does not, despite the seeming rise in a "back to the earth" type of state of mind. From dairy farm e-businesses to closed loop plant systems, many of these ventures work in both rural and urban areas and some are more people-oriented and others, more strictly focused on direct impacts to the planet strictly speaking, its ecosystems and animals.
57 Farm-Influenced Social Innovations
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Weaved Ethical Jewelry
Love Heals Plants Trees and Fosters Economic Development
56
Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Human Nature Products Offer Fair Trade Skincare Items for Men and Women
55
Malawian Cotton Tees
AFRCN APPRL Funds Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Africa
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Farm Fuel Pickup Services
Bootstrap Compost Collects Kitchen Scraps From Homes and Cafes
53
Fairly Traded Fashion Lines
Good & Fair Clothing Uses Organic Materials and Pays Equitable Wages
52
Bike-Delivered Organic Java
Peace Coffee is a Fair Trade Brew Company in Minneapolis
51
Fair Trade Sri Lankan Toys
'Lanka Kade' is a Family-Run Social Enterprise for Kids
50
Ethically Sourced Cacao
Raaka Manufactures Chocolate Using Unroasted Beans
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Women-Focused Eco Programs
Backpack Farm is an African-Based Entrepreneurship Supporter
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Local Food-Sourced Events
Serendipity Catering Offers Seasonal Produce to Create Specialized Menus
47
Sustainable Hand-Carved Sweets
The Taza Chocolate Company Uses Eco-Friendly Growing Methods
46
Ethical Pop-Up Shops
Divine Chocolate Hosts Fairtrade Fortnight in the UK's Covent Garden
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Organic Food Fighters
Stonyfield Farms' 'Be a Food Superhero' Campaign Advises Healthy Eating
44
Online Farming Enterprises (UPDATE)
MyFarm.com Allows You to Control Land Using FarmVille Tactics
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Socially Conscious Vertical Harvesting
VHJH Introduces Efficiency & Job Opportunities
42
Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
41
Sustainable Food Philosophies
River Cottage is a Social and Environmental Business
40
Simplified Ingredient Skin Care
S.W. Basics of Brooklyn Offers Ethical and Sustainable Products
39
Community-Enhancing Natural Beverages (Update)
Runa Focused Energy Drinks Fund Development
38
Dairy Farming e-Businesses
Akashganga Creates Technologies for Cooperatives in India
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Holistic Food Experiences
Aya Community Markets is an Organic Nourishment in Dc
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Micro Forestry Startups
KOMAZA Creates Sustainable Economic Opportunities for Farmers in Africa
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Italian Market B Corporations
Zullo's Serves Organic and Seasonal Italian Food in Chicago
34
Edible Insect Kits
The Locust Farm Project Brings Nourishment and Independence to the Kenyan Needy
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Crowdfunding Community Offshoots
CSI's Catalyst is a Platform for Funding Social Projects
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Ethical Herbal Remedy Shops
Five Seed Concocts Organically Produced Lotions and Body Balms
31
Cassava Beer
The SABMiller 'Eagle' is the Company's Ghanaian Brew
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Carbon-Free Coffee Roasters
Grounds for Change Offers a Fair Trade, Organic & Shade-Grown Brew
29
Organically Packaged Teas
Clipper Teas Creates a Herbal Product with Unbleached Tea Bags
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Rehabilitative Dairy Farms
La Fageda Offers Employment as Well as Support for the Disabled
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Frothy Organic Brews
Bison Brew Creates a Line of Sustainably Produced Alcohol-Infused Beers
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Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Arohana Works in India to Reduce Dependency
25
Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
24
Sustainable Vitamins
MaMa Organic is Expanding into Herbs, Spices, Aromatherapy and Bath Products
23
Human Development Non-Profits
Dreaming Out Loud Fosters Impact-Driven Social Enterprises in DC
22
Social Innovation Campuses
The LAB Miami Is Bringing Startup Culture to Southern Florida
21
Benevolent Beauty Supplies
Marula Oil by the Leakey Collection Benefits Rural Women in East Africa
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Self-Sustaining Farms
One Acre Fund Trains Local Farmers on How to Grow Crops Effectively
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Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
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Local Food Deliveries
Mama Earth Organics Lets You Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly Produce Baskets
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Holistic Farming Companies
Coombe Farm Comprises of Enterprises and Business Partnerships
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Fair Trade Consumer Coffee Tours
Bean There Coffee Company Brings the Drinker to the African Field
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Project-Based Employment Opportunities
Pathways-Shropshire Limited is a UK Social Enterprise
14
Green Java Distributors
Sustainable Harvest Coffee Importers Helps Farmers Succeed
13
Youth Ecotherapy Retreats
Jamie's Farm is an Agricultural Recovery Experience for At-Risk Kids
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Conscious Business Services
Shop for Change Empowers Farmers Through Fair Trade Certification
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Farmer-Funded Fiber Companies
Alpaca United is a Textile Business Changing the Game
10
Venture Philanthropy Co-ops
Chetna Organic Seeks to Enable Ethical Supply Chains from India
9
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Cafe Etico is a Coffee Brand Supporting Human Rights in Latin America
8
Beneficial Beverage Companies
Rebbl is a Social Enterprise Being Launched by Not For Sale
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Seasonal Local Pickles
Rick's Picks is Based on the Lower East Side in Manhattan
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Remote Agriculture Broadcasts
The Smallholders Farmers Rural Radio Supports Communities in Nigeria
5
Agricultural Data Collectors
Acopio Does Necessary Work for Coffee Producers in Latin America
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Closed Loop Plant Systems
Aquaponics UK is a Social Enterprise Tackling Waste, Food and Energy
3
Ethically Traded Java Beans
Growers First Coffee Buys Directly From Farming Cooperatives
2
Wholesome Wildlife-Inspired Snacks
BEAR Nibbles Use Unaltered Fruit and Recyclable Packaging
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Urban Farm Networks
Fresh City is a Toronto-Based Social Enterprise
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Smart Backyard Chicken Coops
'The Smart Coop' is a Backyard Smart Home for Chicken Farms
AI Dairy Sensing Solutions
Konica Minolta and Planetary are Enhancing Precision Fermentation
Automated Urbanite Farming Systems
The 'Weatheseed' Indoor Farming System is Easy to Use
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Personalized AI Farming Assistants
Netagrow's AI Helps with Crop Management, Soil Health, and More
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems
The Conceptual BalconyFarm POT Can Be Set Up Anywhere
AI-Powered Farming Platforms
The Farmblox Farm Automation Platform Monitors Conditions
Sustainable Cocoa Farming Practices
Barry Callebaut Announced its 2024 'Future Farming Initiative'
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Soil-Free Garden Systems
The 'Gourmet' Garden Uses a Nutrient-Rich Medium & LED Lighting
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
Revolutionary Dairy Industry Solutions
Ever.Ag's New Tech Aims to Make Production More Efficient
State-of-the-Art Innovation Centers
Trane Technologies focuses on Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Ancient Organic Superfood Pizzas
Loopini Fuses Italian Culinary Tradition and Healthy Innovations
Sustainable Dairy Cafe Partnerships
Starbucks and the Dairy Farmers of Canada Partnered
Food-Inspired Interactive Booths
The Nourishing a Better Planet Sustainability Program Debuted
AI-Accelerated Dairy Farming
DeLaval Plus Ear Tags Monitor Dairy Cows for Health and Cycles
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Loop Loop Pioneers More Sustainable Design Practices
Portable Minimal Smart Planters
A Team of Designers Create the Balconyfarm Planter
Culturally Influenced Dairy Products
Amul Unveils a New Dairy Line Tailored to the Indian Diaspora
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Dairy-Free Ice Cream Trucks
Oatly Crashed an Ice Cream Event with a "Dairy Deprogramming Zone"
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Healthy Traditional Ghees
Farmery Debuts a New Cow and Buffalo Ghee for Health-Conscious Consumers
Eco-Friendly Pop-Up Restaurants
The Green Vic is End-to-End Sustainable in London
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Canned Refill Systems
Meadow Invites Brands Offer Refills in Aluminium Cans
Plant-Based Cheese Innovations
NewMoo Closely Mimics Traditional Dairy Cheese with Its Line-Up
Vegan Cheeseburger Sneakers
Future Farm & MattB Customs Created the Force of Nature Sneakers
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives
Sadot Group Inc. Announced the 'Outgrower' Initaitive
Senior Living Farmhouse Designs
SRI Management Expands with Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park
Eco-Friendly Pet Programs
Mars Petcare and Big Idea Ventures Launch a Sustainable Pet Food Program
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Tech-Rich Gardening Facilities
This Soli Organic Vertical Farm is Expansive and Ultra-Advanced
Regenerative Agriculture Partnerships
General Mills is Working with Walmart for a Greener Future
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Biodynamic Farming Coffee Brands
Melk.cafe Sources its Specialty Coffee with Respect to the Land
Fermented Dairy-Free Coffee Creamers
Cultivated Biosciences is Creating a Next-Gen Coffee Creamer
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Biodynamic Curry Sauces
Mike's Curry Love Makes Sauces with Regeneratively Farmed Ingredients
Fermented Dairy-Like Food Products
The Planteneers Plant-Based Fermented Dairy Products are Tasty
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Industrial Artisan Baking Products
GoodMills Innovations Slow Milling Ingredients are Natural
Emissions-Minded Food Campaigns
This Meatless Farm Campaign Boasts Reduced Emissions
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Agricultural Literacy Programs
BMO Supports the Ag Literacy for Healthier People & Planet Program
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
AI-Backed Dairy Health Claims
PIPA and DMI Team Up to Explore Dairy Health Claims More Effectively
Influencer-Led Livestock Campaigns
Jaxon and Lachlan Fairbairn Partner with Australian Good Meat
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Retail Crop Yield Programs
Walmart is Working with Agritask to Combat Climate Change
Plant-Based Protein Projects
Protein Industries Canada Enhances the Canadian Food Industry
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Educational Agriculture Platforms
The Accountability Framework Initiative Emphasizes Ethics
Farming Investment Funds
Lotus Foods Secured Substantial Funding from Grounded Capital
Autonomous Dairy Manufacturing Strategies
Fairme Harnesses Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Animal-Free Mozzarella Pizzas
New Culture is Debuting Its Product on Pizzas at Pizzeria Mozza
Cocoa Shell Low-Carbon Fertilizers
This Initiative is Testing the Viability of a New Fertilizer
Fermented Skincare Lines
All-In Nutritionals Enhances Natural Ingredient Efficiency
Toxic-Free Election Challenges
Stonyfield Organic Addresses Both Environmental and Social Concerns
Comprehensive Farming Distribution Models
AGCO Debuted 'FarmerCore' to Enhance Productivity
Synbiotic Baby Formulas
Lallemand Health Solutions Taps dsm-firmenich to Create Synbiotic Formula
IoT-Integrated Vertical Gardens
Hexagro's Smart Vertical Garden Clovy Revolutionizes Urban Farming
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Converted Hybrid Studio Homes
David Kohn Architects Helps Create the Cowshed House & Studio
Animal-Free Dairy Facilities
Imagindairy's New Fermentation Facility is Disrupting the Dairy Space
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Drone-Enabled Parsnip Cultivation
M&S Invests in Drone Technology for its Parsnip Farming Projects
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Plant-Based Crop Ranches
Impossible Ranch Refocuses a Former Cattle Ranch to Land for Plants
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Recyclable Cover Papers
Saputo Dairy UK is Transitioning its Spreadable Covers to Paper-Based
Transformed Farm Accessible Homes
Alexander Hills Architects Renovates the Old Rectory Farm
Healthy Soil Cultivations
Carbon Sponge Educates Gardeners About Soil Testing and Storage
APAC-Focused Protein Alternatives
Kinoko-Tech and Metaphor Foods Debut Sustainable Protein Options
Indian Dairy Expansions
ITC Ltd Launches the New Dairy Product Collection in Jharkhand
Farm-to-Table Cider Ranges
Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse Announces Nationwide Direct Shipping
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Plant-Based Processing Aids
Kerry Debuts Two Plant-Based Processing Aids for Enhanced Beer Quality
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
Plant-Based Cafeteria Options
This School District is Launching Plant-Based Lunch Options
Sustainable Indian Curds
Khyber Agro Debuts a Sustainable Curd Product in a New Packaging Format
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Dairy Farm-Focused Games
GameSquare Taps Dairy MAX to Debut a Fortnite Farm Tycoon Campaign
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Flood-Defence Nature Parks
CF Møller Integrates an Architectural Multi-Tool with a Nature Park
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Nourishing School Meal Programs
Farm Boy Has Launched the 'Nourish to Flourish' Initiative
Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes
Studio MOB Creates a House in the Farm in Coimbatore
Incentivized Healthy Eating Programs
Merryfield Learn & Earn Program is Arriving at Earth Fare
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Automated Cattle Systems
Livestock Visibility Solutions Introduces a New Automated Cattle Software
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel
iClothing Unveils its Bold and Eco-Friendly Sugarhill Collection
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Agricultural Soil Insights
Biome Makers Introduces the BeCrop Farm Platform for Farm Productivity
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Seed-Coating Farming Tools
East-West Seed Debuts the Nutrishield+ Technology for Filipino Farmers
Sustainable Barley-Growing Systems
Chivas Brothers Unveils a New Sustainable Agriculture Program
Climate-Friendly Beef Burgers
Schweid & Sons Taps Tyson Foods for the New Climate-Friendly Beef
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Human-First Incubators
The With Life Cultivator Grow Organizations with a People-Centered Approach
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
High-Tech Dairy Equipment
Dairymaster Debuts the New Robotic Spray and More Dairy Production Tools
Community Cohesion-Promoting Grocery Campaigns
EDEKA Provides Insights of Neighborhood Relations
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC
Enhanced Chinese Dairy
Dairy Scientists Across China are Partnering with Industry to Boost Quality