# The Rise of Regenerative Agriculture and Strategies for Generating Capital with Steward CEO Dan Miller

By Melissa Gonzalez · Published 2024-06-18 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Food & Beverage on MarketScale
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> Regenerative farming is reshaping how investors and consumers think about sustainable food production and profitability

## Key points

- Steward has funded nearly 90 regenerative farms and secured over $30 million in financing, positioning itself as a key capital provider in the regenerative agriculture space.
- Regenerative agriculture prioritizes soil vitality, ecosystem health, and nutritional quality — factors increasingly valued by consumers, policymakers, and investors.
- Building regional agricultural networks is central to creating resilient, sustainable supply chains that can scale regenerative farming practices.

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As the global conversation around sustainable food systems intensifies, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a transformative approach to farming that prioritizes [ecosystem health](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeseq/2024/05/13/farming-a-better-future-how-big-picture-thinking-about-regenerative-agriculture-can-help-fix-societys-ills/), soil vitality, and nutritional quality. This episode of [Retail Refined](https://marketscale.com/shows/retail-refined/) explores why regenerative agriculture is capturing the attention of consumers, policymakers, and investors alike. With nearly 90 regenerative farms funded and over $30 million in financing secured, **Steward**, led by **Dan Miller**, is at the forefront of this agricultural revolution.

> With nearly 90 regenerative farms funded and over $30 million in financing secured, Steward is at the forefront of this agricultural revolution.

What role can regenerative agriculture play in reshaping our food systems and meeting the rising consumer demand for sustainable and nutritious products?

In the latest episode of Retail Refined, host [Melissa Gonzalez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagonzalezlionesque/) speaks with [Dan Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-miller-ceo/), the founder and CEO of [Steward](https://gosteward.com/), about the significant impact regenerative agriculture can have on the food industry. Together, they delve into the challenges and opportunities of this [innovative farming practice](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/disrupting-farming-to-revitalize-local-community-farmers-with-dan-miller-ceo-of-steward/).

**Key Discussion Points**:

– The importance of ecosystem health and soil vitality in regenerative agriculture.

– The role of financing in supporting the growth of regenerative farms.

– The long-term vision for integrating regional agricultural networks to ensure sustainable supply chains.

### About the Guest

**Dan Miller**, Founder and CEO of **Steward**, has a diverse background in finance, real estate, and technology. His passion for agriculture is deeply rooted in his family history, with his maternal ancestors farming in Maryland since the 1880s. Dan's extensive experience includes co-founding **Fundrise**, the largest real estate crowdfunding platform in the U.S., and leading Steward to finance nearly 90 regenerative farms. He holds a BS in Economics and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Tags: Dan Miller, Melissa Gonzalez, regenerative agriculture, Retail Refined, Steward

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