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Turn Agricultural Waste Into
Funded Fertility Infrastructure

Regenera partners with dairies and agricultural operators to structure grant-supported manure-to-fertilizer projects using OMRI-listed mineral technology.

$2B+
Available Grant Funding
OMRI
Listed Mineral Inputs
100%
Regulatory Compliance
The Opportunity

Manure Is Treated as Waste.
It Should Be an Asset.

Dairy operators across the country generate millions of tons of manure annually. Rather than recognizing this material as a valuable input, it is managed as a disposal challenge — with significant cost and regulatory burden.

This represents a structural inefficiency that Regenera was built to address. By combining grant funding, proven processing technology, and mineral enhancement, we transform manure management from a liability into a revenue-generating infrastructure asset.

The economic logic is straightforward: reduce disposal costs, access public funding, and produce a sellable fertility product — all while meeting environmental compliance requirements.

Fertilizer production and mineral inputs
1
Current State
Manure managed as disposal liability with ongoing costs
2
Regenera Process
Convert to pelletized fertilizer with mineral enhancement
3
Outcome
Reduced costs, grant funding, sellable product
How It Works

The Partnership Structure

A structured approach to transforming waste infrastructure into funded, operational assets.

01

Site Evaluation

Comprehensive assessment of your operation's scale, manure volume, existing infrastructure, and project viability. We identify the optimal processing configuration for your specific conditions.

02

Grant & Funding Strategy

Identification and structuring of applicable federal, state, and regional grant programs. We handle the application process and funding coordination to reduce upfront capital requirements.

03

Processing Model Development

Design of the processing system tailored to your operation — including equipment specifications, facility requirements, and operational workflows for consistent output.

04

Mineral Integration

Application of OMRI-listed mineral formulations that enhance the fertility profile of processed material. This step elevates product quality and market positioning.

05

Shared Downstream Value

Partnership structure that aligns incentives across the supply chain. Operators benefit from reduced disposal costs, grant access, and a share of fertilizer product revenue. Regenera provides the structure, funding expertise, and processing framework.

The Economics

Why This Model Works for Operators

The structure reduces risk, lowers capital requirements, and creates multiple revenue streams from a single operational change.

Key Principle

Every dollar in grant funding reduces your net investment. Every ton of processed material is a potential revenue unit.

Grants Reduce Upfront Cost

Federal and state programs can offset 30-70% of project capital requirements. We identify applicable programs and manage the application process.

Pelletized Fertilizer = Sellable Product

Processed manure, properly pelletized, becomes a commodity with established market demand. Direct sales or distribution partnerships create recurring revenue.

Mineral Enhancement = Premium Positioning

OMRI-listed mineral integration elevates NPK profile and crop response. This supports premium pricing and organic-market access.

Efficiency Improves Margins

Centralized processing reduces per-unit handling costs. Scale efficiency improves as volume increases. Net margin improvement compounds over time.

What We Are

Not a Vendor. A Strategic Partner.

Regenera is structured to align with operator success. Our model integrates funding, processing, and formulation into a single partnership framework.

Integrated Expertise

Funding strategy, processing technology, and product formulation managed as one program — not separate vendor relationships.

Long-Term Value Creation

Projects structured for operational sustainability, not just initial deployment. We optimize for the life of the asset, not just the installation.

Aligned Incentives

Our success depends on yours. Partnership structure means we benefit when your operation achieves its projected outcomes.

Leadership

Leadership Built on Real-World Execution

Experienced operators across agriculture, government systems, and large-scale project development.

Brian Hess, Director of Agricultural Partnerships
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Brian Hess

Director of Agricultural Partnerships

Brian brings over 20 years of hands-on experience in livestock operations, government grant systems, and agricultural project development. Known for his "boots on the ground" approach, he works directly with dairy operators to structure scalable, compliant, and economically viable production models.

His background includes direct work with state and federal programs, operational planning for large-scale manure processing, and partnership development with agricultural operations across multiple regions.

20+
Years Experience
Dairy
Operations Focus
Gov
Grant Systems

Core Leadership Team

Brent Jex, Operations & Strategic Development

Brent Jex

Operations & Strategic Development

Brent has 25 years of experience in operations leadership, federal investigations, and organizational strategy. His background spans both public and private sectors, with a focus on execution, risk management, and scalable systems.

Gordon Potter, Data & Project Coordination

Gordon Potter

Data & Project Coordination

Gordon manages incoming data, project coordination, and operational alignment across partnerships. He organizes project inputs and ensures efficient communication between stakeholders and internal teams.

Richard Vandenberg, Chief Development Officer

Richard Vandenberg

Chief Development Officer

Richard leads strategic development and partnership expansion across regions with active environmental quality programs. He identifies opportunities aligned with grant funding and regulatory frameworks.

Operational Leadership That Executes

Regenera's leadership team is built on direct experience across agriculture, government programs, and production systems. Every initiative is grounded in real-world execution, not theory — ensuring projects are practical, compliant, and scalable.

Compliance & Trust

Built on Operational Discipline

Every project Regenera structures is designed to meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements. We maintain current awareness of evolving standards and build compliance into project architecture from the start.

OMRI-listed mineral inputs
State and federal regulatory alignment
Environmental permitting support
Documented process validation
Ongoing compliance monitoring
100%
OMRI-Listed
Inputs
EPA
Standards
Compliance
NSF
Certified
Processes
3rd Party
Lab
Validation
Agricultural nutrient management
Who We Partner With
Operations Ready for Infrastructure Investment
Ideal Partner Profile

Who Regenera Works With

We structure projects for operators with sufficient scale and operational maturity to support infrastructure investment. If your operation aligns with the following criteria, we want to hear from you.

Dairy Operators

Minimum 500 head. Existing infrastructure and operational track record preferred. Manure volume must support viable processing scale.

Agricultural Businesses

Related operations including feedlots, poultry, and crop operations with significant organic waste streams and access to land application infrastructure.

Grant-Aligned Projects

Operations located in regions with active environmental quality programs and operators willing to engage in structured planning processes.

Next Steps

Determine If Your Operation Qualifies

Every operation is different. Complete the confidential project review form below to receive a preliminary assessment based on your specific situation.

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No Obligation
24-48 Hour Response
Project Review Form

Confidential Project Assessment

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Your information will be reviewed by our team within 24-48 business hours.

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