About Us

FarmTender, LLC was founded in 2021 for the purpose of providing an online platform to promote regenerative farming by connecting farmers and landowners with similar land stewardship goals.

At FarmTender™
Our Mission Is To Connect Regenerative Farmers With Eco-Friendly Landowners

We strive to:

Facilitate…

  • Young/new farmers entering the profession
  • Mentorship opportunities that connect experienced and beginning farmers
  • Non-family land transfer of many kinds

Increase…

  • Active stewardship of farmland
  • Sustainable/regenerative farming practices in Kansas
  • Racial, ethnic, and experiential diversity in farming

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

A set of PRACTICES that lead to OUTCOMES that have the EFFECT of RESTORING the soil biome to a condition similar to that existing prior to the arrival of agriculture.

A Regenerative Farmer is someone who operates the land primarily using regenerative practices.

Our Partners

Are you a regenerative farming nonprofit?
Partner with us. We need your mission align members to sign up for free. Help us populate the site with regenerative farmers and eco-friendly landowners.

Contact us to learn more.

Green Cover Seed

Specializing in highly diverse, custom, cover crop mixes, Green Cover has become a leading, national source for those seeking to improve soil health and biodiversity through cover cropping. Experience and expertise, paired with a commitment to education, allow Green Cover to meet the specific needs of more than 18,000 customers across all 50 states and several Canadian provinces, all while educating and empowering their customers. Learn more at greencover.com.

Our Founders

Brad Bradley for Sierra Magazine.

Brad

Brad was raised on a conventional farm in Kansas but was away from farming for 30 years. He is a retired co-founder and senior executive of a publicly traded online company. He owns and manages 2000 acres along the Kansas-Missouri border, using regenerative ag techniques.

“Every Field Is A Habitat—we should treat them as such.”

Karen Willey FarmTender Headshot

Karen

Karen is a PhD scientist who manages a 115 acre farm in eastern Kansas raising grass-fed beef cattle while restoring native pasture. She also has experience in no-till crops, cover crops, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys and bees.