Founding Farmers and the farmer-owned restaurant model

Founding Farmers opened in Washington, D.C., in 2008 and is owned in part by the North Dakota Farmers Union alongside the Farmers Restaurant Group. The restaurant markets itself as farm-to-table and emphasizes sourcing from farmers and cooperative partners, becoming one of the city's most prominent full-service restaurants promoting farmer ownership and sustainable sourcing. It gained wide popularity for its brunch service and its role in advancing farm-to-table dining in the city.