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Lauren Manning

Co Managing Director at Food System 6

Greater Fayetteville, AR Area

Overview 

Lauren Manning is a skilled legal professional with expertise in agriculture and finance, currently serving as Co-Managing Director at Food System 6. With a background in sustainable agriculture and precision farming, she has also held positions as an Adjunct Professor at University of Arkansas and worked with organizations like Croatan Institute and AgFunder. Manning has invested in various stages and sectors, focusing on AgTech and Food and Beverage industries.

Work Experience 

  • Co Managing Director

    2023 - Current

Food System 6 accelerates innovations that democratize wealth in frontline communities and transition them to a regenerative food system.

  • Adjunct Professor

    2017

    Offering a Survey of Agricultural Law course to agriculture business and agriculture economics students

  • Farmer

    2015

    Raising grass-fed and grass-finished beef and lamb.

  • Adjunct Professor of Law

    2015

    Courses include Advanced Legal Writing, Agricultural Cooperatives Law, Farm Succession Planning (forthcoming).

  • Senior Associate

    2022 - 2023

    Croatan Institute is an independent, nonprofit research institute whose mission is to harness the power of investment for social good and ecological resilience by working at the critical nexus where sustainability, finance, and economic development intersect.

  • Investor

    2021 - 2022

  • Research & Media Team

    2015 - 2021

    AgFunderNews is an industry news site, publishing the latest news for the Agriculture Technology (“AgTech”) industry. AgFunderNews is affiliated with AgFunder, an online investment platform for Accredited investors looking to invest in food and agriculture technology companies. Have questions, news, or tips? Email lauren@agfunder.com.

AgFunder invests in impactful companies that can positively transform the world's food system.

Raised $2,250,000.00 from PULSAR.

  • Instructor

    2017 - 2021

    Assisting on a grant project providing educational and support resources to military veterans interested in starting or growing a small farm business.

  • Food Journalist

    2019 - 2020

Business journalism for industry leaders. Serving 12+ million decision-makers across 23 industries.

Raised $900,000.00.

  • Associate

    2013 - 2015

    Eminent domain, property, bankruptcy, and estate planning.

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