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
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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
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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
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Indian Organic Farming Promotion
Krishi Naturals Works with Farmers to Support Biodiversity
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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
12
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
4
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
Automated Urbanite Farming Systems
The 'Weatheseed' Indoor Farming System is Easy to Use
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Subterranean Japanese Libraries
This Underground Library is Situated Beneath a Sustainable Farm
Modern Indoor Farm Stands
Lettuce Grow Helps You Grow Your Own Groceries at Home
Workwear-Inspired Footwear Designs
The Converse x Sky High Farm Collaboration Features a New Drop
Container-Based Indoor Gardens
The Bottle Farm MINI Turns Any Container into a Garden
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Digital Interaction Planters
The Conceptual 'Planta' Planter by Doyeon Lee is Communicative
Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Electric Street Food Bikes
'SmartEbikes' Aims to Disrupt the Street Food Industry with Bikes
Contemporary Live-Work Spaces
Studio McW Converts a Warehouse into a Space for Earthrise Studio
Low-Energy Indoor Garden Systems
The 'SproutHub' Indoor Garden Works with 54 Plant Varieties
3D-Printed Living Soil Walls
University of Virginia Researchers Develop a Groundbreaking Method
Self-Driving Farm Tractors
Foxconn is Creating Electric Farm Tractors with an Advanced AI
Soil Erosion Awareness Sandwich Ads
Hellmann's Aims to Save Sandwiches from Extinction
Proprietary Drink-Making Systems
Starbucks is Implementing a New 'Siren System' for Drink Making
Plant-Covered Skyscrapers
Ingenhoven Architects Completes a Pair of Skyscrapers in Tokyo
Incredibly Contemporary Clubhouses
The OBRIY Clubhouse Concept is a Premium Cottage Town
Hydroponic Plant-Growth Ecosystems
The Square Greens Pod is a Compact Device to Cultivate Food
Hidden Produce Markets
The Secret KIND Farmers Market Invites Visitors to Shop Free of Charge
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Vertical Mycelium Farms
MyForest Foods Announced the Opening of the 'AirMycelium' Farm
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Soil-Free Garden Systems
The 'Gourmet' Garden Uses a Nutrient-Rich Medium & LED Lighting
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable Dairy Cafe Partnerships
Starbucks and the Dairy Farmers of Canada Partnered
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Vegan Hydroponic Nutrients
Re-Nuble Uses Food By-Products to Create Vegan Plant Nutrients
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
Sustainable PET Dairy Packaging
Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Inside-Out Greenhouse Restaurants
Norm Architects Complete a Project in a Swedish Vineyard
Soil Awareness Campaigns
Heinz Launched SOS Tomatoes Island on Fortnite
Car-Free Neighborhood Redevelopments
Berlin’s Former Tegel Airport is Being Converted
Circular Design Challenges
The 'Make It Circular Challenge' Tackles Climate Change
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Loop Loop Pioneers More Sustainable Design Practices
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Plastic Ring-Eliminating Packaging Machines
Labatt Breweries of Canada Invests in Sustainability
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Bamboo Artist Residencies
Studio Array's Farm 8 Project Fuses the Old with the New
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Cell-Based Breast Milks
Me&'s Tech Brings Innovation to the Infant Formula Category
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Tech-Driven Farming Partnerships
Siemens and 80 Acres Farms are Collaborating for Vertical Farming
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
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
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
See-Through Community Hubs
Atelier Boter Builds the F.forest Office with Modern Sensibilities
Food Entrepreneurship Programs
Nestle Launches Its New 'Youth Entrepreneurship Platform'
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Circular Meadow-Topped Homes
Sou Fujimoto Creates a Circular Villa for Hotelier Not a Hotel
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Nature-Themed City Apparel
The North Face Launches the Urban Ecology Collection
Regenerative Land Initiatives
Earthbanc Aims to Combat Global Emissions with Land Regeneration
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
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
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Plant-Based Crop Ranches
Impossible Ranch Refocuses a Former Cattle Ranch to Land for Plants
Carbon Negative Farms
Zero Carbon Farms Offsets its Zero-Carbon Emissions by 10%
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Influencer-Led Livestock Campaigns
Jaxon and Lachlan Fairbairn Partner with Australian Good Meat
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Synbiotic Baby Formulas
Lallemand Health Solutions Taps dsm-firmenich to Create Synbiotic Formula
Sustainable Carbon-Neutral Eggs
Morrisons Planet Friendly Eggs Feature a Circular Waste Scheme
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
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
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
Autonomous Dairy Manufacturing Strategies
Fairme Harnesses Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Transformed Farm Accessible Homes
Alexander Hills Architects Renovates the Old Rectory Farm
Alternative Dairy Products
ADM Partnered up with New Culture to Scale Alternative Dairy Production
Earth-Honoring AR Games
Balenciaga Launches the Regenerative Agriculture Experience
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Smart Indoor Farming Robots
The 4 Feed Carrier is a New Generation of Advanced AI Robots
IoT-Integrated Vertical Gardens
Hexagro's Smart Vertical Garden Clovy Revolutionizes Urban Farming
Corporate ESG Initiatives
IBM Announced its New 'IBM Impact' ESG Reporting Framework
Climate Change-Combatting Seaweed Farms
Amazon Unveils a New Ocean Seaweed Farming Solution
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Growth-Stimulating Electronic Soils
This 'eSoil' Could Help Plants Achieve Faster Growth
Waterfront Social Housing
Studioninedots Designed Stepped Buildings in Amsterdam,
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
Farmer Dating App Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Company Highlights the Farmers Only Dating App
Sustainable Dairy Cartons
Elopak Now Offers the New Tethered Cartons and Caps for Graham’s Dairy
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Indian Dairy Expansions
ITC Ltd Launches the New Dairy Product Collection in Jharkhand
Sustainable Ambient Yogurts
Chr. Hansen and CP Kelco Debut New Prototype Ambient Yogurts
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
Online Carbon-Estimating Tools
Open Farm Launches an Online Carbon Tool for Pet Food Products
Digital Product Story Brochures
Malmgård Castle Offers Connected Packaging with 'Second Thought'
Farm-to-Table Cider Ranges
Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse Announces Nationwide Direct Shipping
Hill-Like Designed Food Markets
MVRDV Designs the New Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market
Plant-Based Processing Aids
Kerry Debuts Two Plant-Based Processing Aids for Enhanced Beer Quality
Future-Facing Dairy-Free Cheeses
Those Vegan Cowboys Launched Cheese Made with Microbial Caseins
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Plant-Based Cafeteria Options
This School District is Launching Plant-Based Lunch Options
Influencer Flexitarian Campaigns
Violife Launched an Influencer Campaign Aimed at Flexitarians
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
Plant-Aiding Hydroponic Systems
turf is an Energy-Harvesting Conceptual Cultivation System
Fermented Milk Product Cultures
The DSM DelvoOne Cultures Come in Five Varieties
Mission-Driven Alt Milks
For Every 10,000 Liters of Oatish Sold, a Cow is Saved
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
Climate-Friendly Beef Burgers
Schweid & Sons Taps Tyson Foods for the New Climate-Friendly Beef
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Residential Developed Urban Farms
Snøhetta Designs the Pavilia Farm Residential Development Space
High-Tech Dairy Equipment
Dairymaster Debuts the New Robotic Spray and More Dairy Production Tools
Dairy Farm-Focused Games
GameSquare Taps Dairy MAX to Debut a Fortnite Farm Tycoon Campaign
Landfill-Transformed Wetland Parks
Field Operations Transforms the Freshkills Park in NYC