Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick, founder of Farm on Central and Growing Farmers, has been farming regeneratively for 20+ years. He consults for farms doing $500k+ in annual revenue and speaks on farm business and operations.
Regenerative Farming
Speaker & Consultant
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Growing up, the stereotype surrounding farmers was simple: "Good people. Hard workers. Always broke."
There's some truth to it. Most regenerative farmers are better at growing food than building the business around it. They push hard, scale as far as grit can carry them — and then they get stuck. Not because they're not working hard enough. Because the systems that got them to $500k won't get them to $1M. And the systems that work at $1M won't hold up at $5M or beyond.
Every revenue threshold comes with a new set of constraints — in operations, margins, team structure, and market positioning. "This is the way we've always done it" won't work forever because scaling is an increase in complexity, not just size.
The most regenerative thing you can do is build a farm that lasts. And that means systems and strategy in every aspect of your business, from your tech stack to your team.
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Speaking
Keynotes and workshops for agricultural conferences, farm summits, and industry events, with a practical focus on business strategies and application.
On-Farm Consulting
Strategic consulting for 7-figure regenerative farm operations ready to solve complex systems, profitability, and growth challenges.
Online Consulting
One-hour online sessions for farmers who want direct access and have a specific challenge that is putting a ceiling on their operation.
Sustainability goes beyond the soil
Right now, we're in a major food crisis. The average person has no idea how their food is grown, what's in it, or who's growing it. There's a complete disconnect between the producer and the consumer.
It's the big corporations that are making the money — and they don't care how many independent farms are getting buried in the process.
In a food system that is stacked against us, we need regenerative farms more than ever. But if we're going to keep making a difference, we have to start thinking less like producers and more like business owners.
The go-to consultant for regenerative farms doing $500K+ in annual revenue
After two decades of farming, building education platforms, and advising operations across the country, I've consulted on nearly every aspect of regenerative farming. From your soil health to your sales channels, I help you find the biggest bottlenecks in your operation and create a solution that fits not just your current needs, but your future growth.
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