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December 18, 2025

E96: Investing in transition to healthier more profitable farms | Brandon Welch

In this episode of Climate Positive, Guy Van Syckle connects with the CEO of Mad Capital, Brandon Welch, who is proving that financing regenerative agriculture can scale—and it can do so profitably.  Brandon reviews the significant challenges posed by current agricultural practices and how Mad Capital is helping farmers and ranchers build a more sustainable food system through innovative financing. He shares insights on farmers' economic incentives, the steps involved in transitioning farming practices, and his company's growing impact as a leading investor in regenerative agriculture. Most importantly, he shares stories about how farmers' economic outlooks are improving through these investments.

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Episode recorded on November 12, 2025