Management Projects

We search for locations where people and nature can come together to support sustainable businesses that restore and conserve the land, preserve its history, and create vibrant communities. Here are examples of the management projects we’ve worked on.

HANA RANCH, HAWAII

Hana Ranch is a working cattle ranch and diversified organic farm on 3,600 acres in Hana, Hawaii. When we became stewards of this project in 2014, our goal was to create a global model for tropical regenerative agriculture, integrating grass-fed livestock production, agroforestry, and fruit and vegetable production. We planned the site, designed the systems, financed the project, built teams and infrastructure and established businesses to sell these wholesome products to our community and beyond. Today, we manage the businesses and are continually evolving the property to share our vision with guests and customers.

PHILO RIDGE FARM, VERMONT

Philo Ridge Farm is a 400 acre diversified farm that integrates grass-fed livestock, orchards, gardens, and farm-based community events. We transitioned the farm from an old dairy operation to a multilayered regenerative agriculture business. The farm produces pork, chicken, lamb, beef, wool products, certified organic hay, garlic, grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, flowers, mushrooms and other value-added products. We manage the businesses, hire and train staff, and plan, design, and oversee construction of infrastructure and all aspects of agriculture. We work in partnership with local universities to quantify the benefits of ecological agriculture. Together with the farm owners, we aim to create a new diversified model for small-scale farmers in the Northeast, one that will allow both the land and the farmer to prosper.

Consulting Projects

Los Rios Farm, Colorado

Los Rios Farm is a 100-acre farm situated along the Little Thompson River in northern Colorado that primarily grows corn, tomatoes and a small livestock operation. To help the owner expand his farm business while improving the health of the land and the watershed, our team conducted a feasibility assessment to explore the economic potential of transitioning from conventional corn production to heirloom grains. We supported the owner in conducting an heirloom grain trial, developed a planning toolkit to assist with navigating future large-scale heirloom grain production, processing, and sales, and created a financial model that showed the profitability of various scales of grain production. This work was done with support from the National Western Center's New Markets Accelerator Program.

ACE Basin preserve, South carolina

The ACE Basin region of South Carolina is one of the largest protected, undeveloped estuaries in the eastern United States. Our team conducted an in-depth ecological, agricultural, and business analysis of a 10,000 acre property situated within this incredibly rich and diverse ecosystem in order to understand the possibilities for a future diversified conservation land use plan. We developed three critical pathways for core land use business opportunities, including conservation finance, agroforestry, and land ownership and hospitality, that both aligned with the biological properties of the land and met the conservation and financial goals of the landowners.

Urban Landscaping

In 2018, Bio-Logical Capital launched a landscaping operation that cultivates wild streetscapes in urban communities designed to mimic local native landscapes. As designers and operators, we develop, install and manage landscaping plans that are rooted in native, locally adapted perennial plants. The result is an urban environment that is equally as wild as it is vibrant and engaging. Compared to traditional landscaping models, this approach saves water by 50%, reduces waste by 85% and mitigates carbon emissions by 80%, while also reducing costs by 40%. In addition, each of our landscape designs are optimized for greater biodiversity, pollinator habitat, storm water retention and community connection to the outdoors.

Previous landscaping projects we have managed include designing, installing and maintaining downtown Denver’s Sugar Block and historic Larimer Square in partnership with Urban Villages, and designing, installing and conducting an ecological assessment of the Garden Block on Denver’s 16th Street Mall in partnership with Downtown Denver Partnership.

Larimer Uprooted

Larimer Uprooted was a pilot urban farm project created to showcase the community impact of public green spaces located on top of the Larimer Square Parking Garage. This farm acted as an open door into the work we’re doing in Larimer Square and provides a real-life example of our commitment to positively redeveloping this block. Our team designed and built the rooftop farm and was responsible for management and oversight of the space.

larimer square, colorado

Larimer Square is one of Denver’s most historic blocks. In an effort to revitalize the block through affordable housing, urban agriculture, green roofs, sustainable infrastructure and alley activation, Bio-Logical Capital worked alongside Urban Villages to ensure the success of their long-term vision. Our team is focusing on designing and implementing rooftop gardens, small farms and other components of the project that will help grow Denver’s local food system. Read more about it on our news page.

Pope TAYLOR RANCH, CALIFORNIA

Pope Taylor Ranch is situated on 525 acres of prime farmland – ideal for growing produce, small-scale livestock, and an exceptional farm-based hospitality experience. We worked as a site design and visioning partner on this project, providing guidance to the owners on business feasibility and best-fit agricultural models to suit their goals and optimized to the ecological realities of the land.

OW RANCH, HAWAII

We designed, built and managed the multi-year startup of the 16-acre organic market garden and provided master planning and land management guidance on a multi-thousand acre Maui estate. We hired, trained, and managed the farm production for both beauty and productivity. It was important for the farm to have the highest level of quality and execution in the garden for visitors. Learn about our work and why Oprah thinks we're brilliant in O Magazine. 

T Preserve, North Carolina

T Preserve is a 78-acre old farm site with rare and significant species habitat. We provided a rapid analysis of the property and recommended future land uses including agroforestry, education and research, recreation, and farming. A plan was created to allow the owners to diversify site activities and shift to their preferred future uses over time. 

Kau Valley Farm, Hawaii Island

Kau Valley Farm is a coffee and tea farm on Hawaii Island with a rich history and connection to the land. We provided a rapid analysis of their site with a focus on expanding hospitality operations and developed initial marketing and communications framework and a website.

santa cruz RAnch, california

This ranch is located on a stream valley plateau in a favorable climate for diversified agricultural production in central California. We provided a rapid analysis of their farm site and made detailed, site-specific recommendations for future growing seasons and enterprise models.

WEST VILLAGE at UC Davis, California

Working with our sister company, Urban Villages, we consulted on sustainability, site design, and urban agriculture for the West Village UC Davis campus, the largest planned “zero net energy” community in the United States. West Village is currently a home for 2,000+ students, faculty and staff. The project includes 663 apartments, 42,500 square feet of commercial space, a recreation center, study facilities and up to 475 single family homes for faculty and staff when complete. Read about the project in the New York Times.