The Climate Connection
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are Reconstructing Native Ecosystems through a 1,000 Acre Biodiversity Highway across American Farmland
$580,000
raised to date
580 acres
ready for impact
This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to restore biodiversity, improve soil health, and strengthen a wide array of ecosystem services.
Rooted in Connection
We're working with suppliers and other food-system stakeholders to wild American farmland, building a nationwide grid of connected, carbon-sequestering biodiverse ecosystems.
Philip Taylor
Founder & CEO
Mad Agriculture
Why Now
Philip Taylor, Founder and CEO of Mad Agriculture, explains why this moment is critical for rethinking how we grow food — and how connection can spark regeneration.
Nijia Zhou
Principal Climate Advisor
Whole Foods Market
Why Connection
Nijia Zhou, Principal Climate Advisor at Whole Foods Market, shares why building deep supplier relationships is key to restoring nature and transforming food systems.
A Collective Effort Toward a More Sustainable Future
Whole Foods Market and Mad Agriculture are inviting mission-driven brands and food-system stakeholders to help restore biodiversity and regenerate farmland across the U.S. by building a Wild Grid of climate-resilient ecosystems from the ground up.
Whole Foods Market will match contributions 1:1 up to $500,000 across all Founding Members, with a goal of mobilizing $1 million in 2025.
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about other meaningful ways to contribute.
Other Climate Initiatives
Every climate solution plays a role. From shrimp farms to dairy cows to our stores, these projects represent our commitment to reducing our impact and inspiring change — one collaboration, one pilot, one innovation at a time.
Every climate solution plays a role. From shrimp farms to grocery aisles, these projects represent our commitment to reduce impact and inspire change—one collaboration, one pilot, one innovation at a time.
Climate action takes many forms. These stories show how small shifts—on farms, in stores, and across our communities—can lead to meaningful momentum.
A New Approach to Low-Carbon Shrimp
Shrimp farming meets climate innovation in this carbon-reduction pilot with Thai Union and Chicken of the Sea — where thoughtful sourcing and solar power come together for a more sustainable future.
Reducing Methane with On-Farm Innovation
New methane-eating microbes are being put to the test on dairy farms across the West. These on-farm pilots could unlock a breakthrough in reducing livestock emissions, right at the source.
Retail Innovation for Climate Impact
We're constantly exploring new and innovative technology to make our stores and facilities more energy efficient — from LED lighting to solar panel installations to more sustainable refrigeration.
Reducing Waste, Nourishing Communities
When unsold food ends up in landfills, it can become a significant source of potent greenhouse gases. At Whole Foods Market, we've set an ambitious goal: cutting our food waste by 50% by 2030.
Learn more about all the ways we work to nourish people and the planet
