Aerial view of a large agricultural field with rows of green crops separated by dirt paths.

Foundational infrastructure for agriculture’s next era

Founded in California’s Central Valley, F3i is developing the region into a global hub of agricultural innovation.

Agriculture faces critical challenges that threaten food production, rural economies, and national security. F3i leverages the Central Valley’s unmatched production to build and scale solutions that strengthen our most vital supply chain.

A field of strawberries.
Map of California showing a highlight of the state's Central Valley surrounded by mountainous terrain.

5M+

>350

Acres in Production

Commodities Grown

Farming Enterprises

Annual Revenue

$70B

13.6k

What we do

Talent Development

Preparing the workforce to innovate and operate the agricultural systems of the future

Commercialization Engine

Connecting growers and companies to deploy field-ready tech rooted in real need

CATALYST FUND

Purpose-built capital validating and scaling targeted technologies

University labs that share borders with thousand acre fields. Startups working alongside fifth generation farmers. A specialized workforce stress testing new solutions at nation scale.

F3i connects public programs, commercial partners, and operational resources to drive coordinated deployment across the world’s most productive agricultural region.

Come build with us →

Aerial view of a field with rows of blossoming trees with white flowers, a dirt path, and a road with a yellow dividing line.
AI Crop Model of Grapes at Reedley College Farming Partner Moonlight Companies
Overhead view of a tractor harvesting a field.

News and Stories

Meet the Five Companies Awarded F3i Innovation Grants for 2025

F3i Announces Partnership with Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries

NPR’s Marketplace Highlights the F3 Initiative in 4-Part Series

Get the latest news from F3i