YORIGORA
Circular Nutrient Infrastructure for Resilient Food Systems
We convert underutilized organic waste into regenerative fertilizer, strengthening regional agriculture through circular nutrient systems.
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Fertilizer supply chains are fragile
Modern agriculture depends heavily on mineral fertilizers sourced through long and vulnerable global supply chains. Price volatility, geopolitical disruption, and energy costs create increasing risk for farmers and food systems.At the same time, nutrient-rich organic byproducts from fisheries, food processing, and agriculture are often disposed of at cost, generating emissions and wasting valuable resources.Essential nutrients for food production are lost instead of reused.
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Circular nutrient production
Yorigora transforms organic waste streams into high-value regenerative fertilizers by coordinating nutrient recovery through existing anaerobic digestion and biological processing systems.Rather than manufacturing hardware, we focus on the circular economic layer linking waste producers with agricultural markets.The result is regionally produced soil fertility inputs that improve soil health while reducing reliance on imported fertilizers.
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Initial pilot development
Early pilot development focuses on coastal Oregon nutrient streams, including fish processing byproducts and agricultural residues.Partnership discussions are underway with researchers and regional stakeholders to identify viable pathways for nutrient recovery and fertilizer production.Pilot projects will validate product performance, economic feasibility, and soil health outcomes.
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Distributed nutrient infrastructure
Yorigora’s long-term vision integrates nutrient recovery with modular infrastructure systems supporting resilient agricultural production.Circular resource systems can enable localized production of essential agricultural inputs, strengthening food security and environmental sustainability.
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Closing the nutrient loop
Nutrients essential for food production are often lost through waste disposal. Yorigora captures these nutrients and returns them to agriculture as regenerative fertilizer, creating shorter supply chains and more resilient food systems.
Fish waste, Food Waste, Agricultural Byproducts
Waste Streams
Anaerobic Digestion + Nutrient Stabilizing
Biological Processing
Liquid Fertilizer, Soil Amendments, Nutrient Blends
Fertilizer Products
Improved soil health, Resilient production, Local supply chains
Regional Agriculture
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Founder
Christopher Sawyer BatemanAgricultural scientist focused on circular bioeconomy systems and regenerative agriculture.Accepted to the Erasmus Mundus EMMIE Impact Entrepreneurship triple Masters program.Finalist for the Mercedes-Benz BeVisioneers Fellowship supporting climate innovation ventures.
