Fundamentals of Agricultural Resilience (September 24-26)

Don't miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with experts in the field of regenerative agriculture.

Class size is limited to 16 participants, ensuring a personalized and immersive learning experience.

All ticket purchases include farm-to-table meals from the White Oak Pastures Farmer's Table Restaurant throughout the session.

Lodging Discount

Enjoy an exclusive 20% off lodging at White Oak Pastures with your ticket purchase!

Browse available accommodations and book online at:
https://whiteoakpastures.com/cabins

Once you’ve purchased your ticket, email info@agriculturalresilience.org to receive your lodging discount code.

Additional (undiscounted) lodging options are available HERE.

Travel Information

If you're flying in, please note: the nearest airports are too far for ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft. We recommend renting a car to ensure reliable transportation to and from the farm.

Cancellation Policy

All CFAR event ticket purchases are final and non-refundable. However, we understand that life happens. If you’re unable to attend a workshop, we’re happy to work with you to transfer your payment to a future CFAR event.

To request a transfer or if you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to us at info@agriculturalresilience.org.

Workshop Description

Fundamentals of Agricultural Resilience: September 24-26, 2025

In this intensive two-and-a-half-day program, we delve deeply into a diverse array of agricultural topics, spanning from holistic systems thinking to the intricacies of soil health. Our exploration encompasses gaining insight into the origins of agricultural challenges, their evolutionary path, and practical solutions.

Participants actively engage in enlightening discussions, debunking myths related to food production, and immersing themselves in hands-on activities like land monitoring. We provide a comprehensive overview of the essential services required for the production, processing, and monetization of agricultural products. 

Farm-to-table meals are provided throughout the workshop, including hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches, and evening suppers prepared by the White Oak Pastures culinary team. These shared meals offer a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow participants and White Oak staff in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Leading this program is Phil Bonelli, regenerative farmer and co-founder of Hopewell Farms GA in North Georgia. Alongside his wife Lindsay and their five children, Phil stewards a vibrant, family-run farm committed to improving the health of the land, water, and air through rotational grazing and nature-based practices. At Hopewell Farms GA, cattle, chickens, pigs, and turkeys are thoughtfully raised on pasture and in forested environments, in alignment with regenerative principles.

Phil brings to the workshop not only practical experience but a deep passion for sharing what he's learned from years of hands-on farming. Grounded, approachable, and community-minded, Phil offers participants an authentic look at what regenerative agriculture looks like in practice—from the challenges of daily chores to the big-picture thinking needed to transform our food systems. His teaching style blends lived experience with curiosity, humility, and humor, making this workshop both educational and deeply inspiring.

Session Themes:

• Resilience vs. Efficiency: Striking the Balance
• Complexity vs. Complication: Navigating Agricultural Dynamics
• Rejuvenating the Natural Cycles: A Key to Sustainability
• Can Regenerative Agriculture Nourish the World?
• Holistic Well-being: Land, Animal, and Community Health
• Ecological Outcome Verification: Monitoring Land Health
• Breaking Down Siloed Agriculture: Restoring Synergy
• Informed Decision-Making Through Data
• Reviving Rural Communities: The Bluffton, Georgia Experience
• A Comprehensive Business Evaluation: Beyond Conventional Appraisals
• From Pastures to Profits: White Oak's Agriculture Enterprises
• Overcoming Adoption Barriers in Agriculture