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Restoration Agriculture Development (RAD) provides expert consulting and hands-on support for transforming land into resilient, productive agricultural ecosystems. The company specializes in designing and implementing systems that restore degraded landscapes through advanced agroforestry, innovative water management techniques, and perennial food systems. Its approach integrates keyline design, USDA runoff management, and holistic livestock practices to create ecologically sound and economically viable farm landscapes built for long-term health and productivity.

The company was founded by Mark Shepard, a visionary leader in regenerative agriculture, whose decades of pioneering work established the principles behind Restoration Agriculture. Shepard formalized his extensive experience in integrating natural ecosystems with profitable farming practices, building on his success at New Forest Farm, a renowned perennial agricultural ecosystem. His foundational insights into transforming degraded land into thriving, self-sustaining systems directly underpin RAD's methodology.

RAD serves landowners, farmers, and organizations globally, guiding them in creating systems that yield abundant food, fuel, and fiber while regenerating the environment. The company's vision is to influence the future of agriculture on a global scale, making a lasting impact by helping clients develop profitable, self-sustaining landscapes that will endure for generations. It remains committed to advancing practical, scalable solutions for ecological resilience and agricultural innovation.