About Us
Our Values
To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the production of food
Pre- and post-production activities along the agri-food system generate up to one-third of all
anthropogenic emissions globally. This emission requires a larger food system perspective to
design mitigation strategies across the entire value chain. These designs should be a blend of
traditional knowledge and modern technology with extensive funding to support all the actors
involved in the production of food.
The Circular Farm Company devises solutions inclusive to every grower and food producer
along with the partners which start with farms of any size to large eco-restoration models
globally. Our objectives include sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes,
adapting and building resilience to climate change, and reducing or removing greenhouse gas
emissions, where possible.
When we start taking small steps in the direction of addressing the physical and natural
challenges of growing food, we believe that all great minds and working hands come together in
achieving our goals. With that vision, Gayathri Ilango started The Circular Farm Company in the
year 2021. Her experience in implementing urban improvement projects to fundraising for
various causes along with contributions in academia supported building this initiative. She now
works with different actors in the agriculture value chain to steer them towards lowering
emissions in the production of food. She enjoys working on her spice farm in Cochin, gathering
experiences in different farming methods through her travels globally, and volunteering with
organizations to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. She is currently pursuing Sustainability program at Harvard University and a cohort of Harvard Innovation Lab
Team
Gayathri Ilango
CEO - Founder
Bell Renner
Operations Manager
Bell Renner
Office Manager
Clemmie Miller
Marketing Manager
How Did We Get Here
When managing a small farm posed many challenges, and changes in the environment around
the farm threatened our favorite food system, there was a search for a solution for the family
farm. The interest in growing clean food combined with methods to improve crop nutrients, and
soil health, and the passion for a transparent food system, led us on the path of discovering some
of the practices that are harmful to humans and nature. When we decided to develop solutions,
collaborate with partners extensively, and spread this learning globally, we established The
Circular Farm Company. We now support similar communities of food producers with partners
globally to address problems that start on the farm to challenges like climate change and food
insecurity. We are currently implementing projects in the US and India.
