06/23/2026
Last week, we lost a force in the regenerative agriculture world. Colin Cureton, A long-time partner and friend of the RAA, and a wonderful supporter of this regenerative chicken work.
In honor of his partnership and friendship, we'd like to share a few words from our director, Diane Christofore.
Colin Cureton was ambitious, patient, charming, and brilliant. He could thread needles and sew partnerships together, planting seeds everywhere he went and never wasting time doing it.
Colin lived with honor. He acknowledged his mentors, acted with integrity, and treated people with respect. I knew him primarily through our professional work together, but anyone who knew Colin understood that more than anything else, he loved being a dad to his son.
At the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, Colin was a staple ingredient without ever being officially on staff. He was a true partner. He rolled up his sleeves and helped us write our USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant. He attended every convergence we hosted. Somehow, he seemed able to do it all.
What stood out most was the way he made people feel. No matter how big or small their role, Colin made them feel like they mattered in the ecosystem of life.
The gap he leaves behind is vast. Yet the wealth of his ideas, relationships, and impact remains. It isn't every day that you meet someone who is trustworthy, able to grasp complexity, and still understands the importance of simple joys.
I will miss him—and I will miss the opportunity to build more things alongside him. I do not doubt that the many things he set in motion will continue to morph, evolve, and grow. Think about all those trees he planted. The trees will outlive us all.
Thank you, Colin. We will carry your spirit on in this work, and the impact you made will only continue to grow.
Forever green will be sharing a full remembrance, link to his obituary, and information about memorial arrangements. In the meantime, they have invited those of us who knew Colin's life and legacy to contribute to a "collage of voices" to be shared with his family: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDkTK-rkObXJRBrMxTmfLMjb0ksYK20SDTULuv6EusH-Rqhg/viewform