12 Ways to Practice Regenerative Travel and Heal the Planet While You Explore

4. Favor regenerative food systems and local supply chains

Choose accommodations and restaurants that source from local regenerative farms and fisheries. Regenerative food systems focus on soil health, biodiversity, and fair payment to producers, which strengthens local economies. Look for farms offering tours, pick-your-own experiences, or farm-stay programs that explain soil-restoration practices and crop diversity. Ask hosts if their suppliers follow regenerative practices and whether purchases support smallholders. When dining, order seasonal menu items and ask where ingredients came from — many chef-led venues will explain direct sourcing relationships. By shifting spending toward locally rooted supply chains you help create stable demand for regenerative practices, and small producers benefit from consistent market access and training opportunities that sustain restoration work over time (Earth Changers; Journeys with Purpose).