November 2025: regenerative agriculture
Each month, we break down our topic into four weekly modules. Catch up on previous editions here.
This week's module: ACT
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Here's what we'll learn today Reader
Soon, you're going to be bonked over the head with #GivingTuesday requests for every cause you've ever sniffed.
Good thing I ask you for money every single week!
Today, we'll stay on topic. It's your final ACT module of 2025, so if you've been keeping up and taking bite-sized actions alongside me, GIVE yourself a pat on the back on TUESDAY!
GOOD JOB, seriously, for doing your best in a world where it's so difficult to even get out of bed every day and face the newest horrors. I'm proud of you, and I'm glad you're here.
Now let's take some action towards a just food system, shall we?
Last week's links are in the header^ in case you missed it and want to catch up.
P.S. this photo below is from our gala and doesn't it look so delicious?! I can't believe it's been a month already.
It's my birthday month! Wanna give a gift?
Hey! I turned 30 a few days ago, whoooaaa. Wanna make a donation that starts in the number 3?
$3? $30? $300? $3000? And make it monthly?
100% of this work is me sitting behind my keyboard stressing about if anyone cares about this stuff, so encouragement and financial support is so greatly appreciated!
Thank you Nathan and Krishna for contributing this week ❤️
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Your bite-sized action plan Reader
✅ ACT towards a regenerative food system through this series of bite-sized options
Bite-sized actions are literal, this time.
We're in an era of extreme greenwashing and confusion, with products that show off various certifications that we, as grocery shoppers, should be able to parse? No way.
The thing about certification, according to my local farmers, is that it's free and legal to pollute the earth and produce unhealthy food, but prohibitively expensive to pay for a certification that shows you're doing the right thing.
So are certifications bad? Not necessarily, but our action must start before the grocery store.
That's what today's actions are all about!
- 30 seconds: get involved with The Transfarmation Project
In our LEARN module, we looked at how The Transfarmation Project guides farmers through the transition out of animal agriculture. The thing about transitioning massive systems is it requires all of us, and each one of us can use our skills! There's a super quick form you can fill out in service of a new food system, no matter what your background is.
- 60 seconds: make a donation to Earth Guardians
I joined the board of Earth Guardians because, despite a small budget, they are doing some of the best climate justice work on the planet through youth-led leadership. They do land restoration and agro-ecology work around the world, in addition to a zillion other things I can barely keep track of as a board member! You can start with a monthly $10 donation and increase it as you become flabbergasted when their 2025 impact report comes out.
- 5-10 minutes: sign up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program
Joining a CSA or farm share is one of the best ways to support your local farmers. If you're not in Big Agriculture, it's basically impossible to make a living, because you're going against the subsidies and lobbying activities of a machine. As eaters and shoppers, we can join the resistance by buying directly from farmers and helping them reduce their risk. Local Harvest explains more about what a CSA is and where to find one in the United States and Community Supported Agriculture helps out in the UK. No matter where in the world you are, it's a safe bet to go to your local farmers market (if you have one) and chat with your growers there, no website search needed!
- Challenge: visit a farm where your food is grown
Ready to level up from your weekend farmers market visits? Go to the farm where your food is grown! This looks very different around the world, which is why it's such an important climate action. Here in Seattle, it's only a few minutes for me to be in the valley where pretty much all my produce comes from, but where I'm from in India, it would require getting my mom involved and asking way more questions in languages I don't speak. If you don't know where to start, start by asking questions!
- Everyday action: before you eat, take a moment to think about who grew your food
Whether you're eating a winter salad with local squash or a bag of hot Cheetos, a human was involved in growing your food. With every snack or meal, take a moment to think about who might have grown your food. It's okay if you don't know the answers; you can still make room for gratitude. Our Seattle chef in residence, Chef Ash, reminds us to do this every week. She's shared her food story here, so check it out, and say some thank yous.
Hope grows where it's planted, and thank you for planting with me.
Love,
Nivi
It's our last month for Soapbox events!
- Our final Seattle event of 2025 is next Tuesday, and it's a plant-based friendsgiving!
- In early December, around a month from now, we'll have our FINAL online event of 2025. Stay tuned!
- If you want to start a Soapbox near you, please let's chat, especially if you live in New York City or Portland. My calendar is here: calendly.com/niviachanta and our goal is to establish two new locations in 2026.
Our entire events calendar for ALL locations + virtual can be found here.
