[Re]Generation Fellowship
The [Re]Generation Fellowship program supports early-career farmers, graziers and land stewards to participate in ongoing education and enables them to connect with and learn from other like-minded peers.
The program was initiated by the US-based funder affinity group Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA), alongside partners Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association, to support the growth and development of young people committed to life at the nexus of tradition and innovation, food and land, economy and community.
Each year, funders of the [Re]Generation Fellowship program sponsor 25-30 US-based Fellows (including full cost of, lodging, food, and registration fees) to attend regenerative agriculture conferences and events – including Quivira Coalition’s renowned REGENERATE Conference, as well as the American Grassfed Association’s Grassfed Exchange.
Applications for the 2025 Australian [Re]Generation Fellowship are now open. Please see below for eligibility and application process.
About the Australian [Re]Generation Fellowship
Macdoch Foundation is committed to building a nature-positive, climate friendly agrifood system that is economically sustainable, nourishes people and strengthens communities.
Each year, the Foundation offers one fully funded scholarship to an Australian early-career farmer, grazier or land steward to attend the 2025 REGENERATE Conference, with the goal of connecting the Fellow with peers and mentors in the USA, as well as supporting their ongoing pursuit of a life in agriculture and food.
Attending the conference provides Fellows with the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, build relationships with peers and mentors, find support for their work, and bring fresh perspectives on the future of agriculture and participate in a network of all new and previous [Re]Generation Fellows to build community, and form lasting relationships.
What the Australian [Re]Generation Fellowship Covers
Conference & Site Visits
- Pre-Conference Meetings and Site Visits, from 1 – 10 November 2025
- Attendance at and associated registration fees at REGENERATE, 5 – 7 November 2025 in Santa Fe, New Mexico (this year’s conference will include 23 Fellows, including the Australian Fellow)
Travel & Accommodation
- Premium Economy return flights to and from the USA from Australia:
- Australia to Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Santa Fe, New Mexico to Australia
- All travel from 1 – 10 November 2025
- All accommodation from 1 – 10 November 2025
- All food from 1 – 10 November 2025Note: If the Fellow would like to extend their time in the USA. as part of their visit, they are welcome to do so at their own expense and in accordance with any visa requirements.
Networking, learning and reflection opportunities
All [Re]Generation Fellows meetings, programming and networking opportunities before, during and after the REGENERATE conference, including:
- Introduction meetings held virtually before the conference
- Designated [Re]Generation conversations and roundtables during the conference
- Debrief for [Re]Generation Fellows immediately following the conference
- Several virtual meetings occurring in the months after REGENERATE and ongoing networking opportunities
Fellows should be prepared to travel from 1 – 10 November 2025. The Committee can arrange additional site visits to farms on the West Coast if desired.
The scholarship is valued at approximately USD$15,000 to support one Australian Fellow in 2025.
Eligibility & Selection Process
Eligibility Criteria
The Fellowship targets young and early-career farmers, graziers or land stewards aged between 18 and 40. To be eligible for the [Re]Generate Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a grazier, farmer or land steward as primary occupation
- Have worked in the field for less than 10 years
- Be engaged in or interested in pursuing regenerative agricultural practices
Selection Process
Applicants will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- Commitment – evidence of commitment to regenerative agriculture or land stewardship
- Capacity to influence – willingness and capacity to share learnings and influence others (including public speaking and communications – with the support of Macdoch Foundation)
- Representation / Diversity – the award process will prioritise applicants from historically underrepresented communities, economically low resource communities and other marginalised identities in agriculture. We specifically encourage the application of First Nations, Pacific Islander, and/or LGBTQI+ beginning farmers, land stewards, and students. However, qualified applicants from any background with a strong application will also be considered.
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form here.
Responses can be written in brief essay or bulleted form. Once submitted, responses can be edited up until the closing date.
Applications will close Sunday 24th August at 11.59pm (AEST).
Note: Applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid-September. The Fellow will be chosen by the [Re]Generation Fellowship Committee, not the Macdoch Foundation.
Please direct all enquiries to foundation@macdoch.com.
What happens if unsuccessful?
If you aren’t successful in being awarded a [Re]Generation Fellowship, you may still be eligible for a reduced beginning agrarian, land steward, and student rate to attend the conference.
Complete the Beginning Agrarian, Land Steward, and Student Inquiry Form to apply for the discounted rate. After you submit the form, a member from the REGENERATE Planning Team will communicate with you about the discounted rate within 1-3 business days.
