Building a better future of work in agriculture

Agriculture has a labor problem. We work with key stakeholders to resource solutions to alleviate this crisis.

We envision an agrifood system that serves everybody and exploits nobody

We envision an agrifood system that serves everybody and exploits nobody

We envision an agrifood system that serves everybody and exploits nobody

Centering on the people who do the work in agriculture is the key to eliminating barriers to economic progress, social equity, and planetary health.

Centering on the people who do the work in agriculture is the key to eliminating barriers to economic progress, social equity, and planetary health.

Centering on the people who do the work in agriculture is the key to eliminating barriers to economic progress, social equity, and planetary health.

Economic Progress

Economic Progress

Economic Progress

We champion farm efficiency and profitability.

We champion farm efficiency and profitability.

We champion farm efficiency and profitability.

Social Equity

Social Equity

Social Equity

We prioritize investments that ensure farmworkers’ well-being and their presence on agtech cap tables.

We prioritize investments that ensure farmworkers’ well-being and their presence on agtech cap tables.

We prioritize investments that ensure farmworkers’ well-being and their presence on agtech cap tables.

Planetary Health

Planetary Health

Planetary Health

We are future proofing our agrifood system. Agriculture is a critical solution to the climate crisis. Reducing emissions and creating resiliency in production is essential to global security.

We are future proofing our agrifood system. Agriculture is a critical solution to the climate crisis. Reducing emissions and creating resiliency in production is essential to global security.

We are future proofing our agrifood system. Agriculture is a critical solution to the climate crisis. Reducing emissions and creating resiliency in production is essential to global security.

We invest in pre-seed and seed stage agtech companies that are enabling a just transition towards the future of work in agriculture in the US

Want to be part of our ecosystem of founders, advisors, and investors? We love cold outreach, so don't feel like you need an introduction to connect with us.

We also strategically partner with farmers and commodity groups, farmworkers and farmworker organizations, and research bodies to provide strategic agriculture technology consulting services. Reach out if you'd like to work with us.

Our Portfolio

L5 Automation brings AI-powered robots to the field. From selective strawberry harvesting to detailed plant insights, they help growers boost yield, quality, and efficiency—turning routine work into smarter, automated results.

Scout brings AI to the vineyard. With vine-by-vine insights, it helps growers boost yields, streamline operations, and improve sustainability—turning every grape into smarter, data-driven decisions.

New West Genetics grows the future of hemp. Their high-performance, non-GMO seeds combine science and breeding expertise to deliver top yields, sustainability, and versatility—perfect for food, fiber, feed, and fuel.

Nutt Bio is transforming swine care with a single-injection solution that prevents boar taint—no surgery needed. By working with vets, researchers, and farm workers, the company uses science to make pig welfare smarter, safer, and simpler.

Our Team

Led by Founding General Partner Connie Bowen, our team has deep experience and networks in the agricultural space. We value integrity, intentionality, inclusivity, collaboration and grit. Our relationships with producers, agribusiness, agtech founders, other fund managers, NGOs, and government organizations position us to serve the founders and startups in which we invest.

Transforming the future of work in agriculture.

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Transforming the future

of work in agriculture.

Copyright © 2024 Farmhand Ventures

All Rights Reserved

Transforming the future of work in agriculture.

Copyright © 2025 Farmhand Ventures | All Rights Reserved