Advisory Services

Stone Barns Center partners with mission-aligned leaders and organizations seeking to advance regenerative agriculture and food systems change. Our advisory services draw on two decades of agricultural, ecological, operational, and design expertise rooted in Stone Barns Center’s integrated model of regenerative farming, research, seed-to-table initiatives, and community engagement.

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Our Team

Work with our network of farmers, researchers, artisans, and food systems experts.

Jack Algiere
Chief Advisor

Jack has designed and implemented the vision, land management strategy, ecosystem, and guiding principles behind Stone Barns Center since 2003. Partnering with local, state, academic and other actors, Jack has played a central role in establishing Stone Barns Center as a hub for research and development in regional food systems founded on agroecological values.

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Shannon Algiere
Advisor

Shannon brings three decades of leadership in regenerative farm systems, enterprise development, and ecological restoration. Additionally, as a pioneer in non-profit work in food systems transformation, Shannon has designed experiential, vocational, and educational curriculum in food, farming, and ecology for adult learners.

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Jason Grauer
Executive Director

Jason leads The Stone Barns Center overseeing all strategic planning, operations, production, research, fundraising, and community engagement. Jason’s career in farm production, research and entrepreneurship guides his leadership to develop meaningful regenerative agricultural initiatives at Stone Barns.

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Areas of work

We help design resilient systems by strengthening the connection between ecological, social, and financial values through organizational and technical support.

Foundational Services

  • Ecological Property Assessment and Regenerative Design

    Landscape and habitat overviews, soil diagnostics, and reviews of farm infrastructure, livestock, and crop systems

  • Farm Enterprise and Operations

    Enterprise modeling and insights across staffing, financial planning, workflow design, and operational strategy

  • Organizational Excellence and Governance​

    Leadership coaching and organizational support to strengthen culture, governance structure, operations, and strategy

Advanced Services

  • Research and Partnerships

    Installing research and ecological monitoring infrastructure, with opportunities to develop partnerships in Stone Barns’ network

  • Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

    Stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, and partnership building across organizations and communities

  • Seed-to-Table Strategy

    Applying a holistic, seed-to-table framework for design and production strategies that strengthen resilient food systems

Testimonials

  • "Mirasol has drawn inspiration from Stone Barns in many ways, and while our missions are both unique to our stories, location, and vision, the parallels between our work are undeniable...not just on what we’re building, but on how to do it with integrity, purpose, and long-term impact in mind. [The team’s] understanding of legacy and leadership is rare, and [their] ability to connect that to real-world solutions has been invaluable."

    —Natalie Amoroso, Owner and Vice President of Outreach and Partnership, Mirasol

  • "Juneberry Ridge may be 600 miles Southwest of Stone Barns Center, but our partnership has bridged that distance with a special alignment of values across our two organizations. [The] team’s willingness to share knowledge and coach us on our journey has accelerated our ability to pursue our mission to nourish, educate, and build a better future. Thank you!"


    —Suzanne Durkee, CEO, Juneberry Ridge

  • "Jack's ability to absorb and enhance our ideas has been crucial in transforming our philanthropic endeavor into a practical, impactful project. Stone Barns' support over the last year has been a catalyst for progress, enabling us to navigate complex challenges and create meaningful solutions for underserved communities."

    —Stef Saad, General Manager, ZIFO

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