Lauren Manning
Co Managing Director at Food System 6
Greater Fayetteville, AR Area
Overview
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.
Adjunct Professor
2015 - 2015
Associate
2013 - 2015
Eminent domain, property, bankruptcy, and estate planning.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2015 - 2016
J.D.
2008 - 2011
B.A.
2004 - 2007