About

Jessie's story — and the model behind MDRRI

MDRRI exists to put Black and Brown families on land they own, growing food they control, and building wealth that passes to the next generation.

Jessie A. Camarillo

Founder

Jessie A. Camarillo is the founder of MDRRI and Monarch Investment Properties, Inc. A Latina, Black American woman with over 20 years of experience building toward a singular vision — a regenerative farm school in every state in America.

Jessie built this model from the ground up, combining regenerative agriculture education, tax forfeiture land acquisition strategy, community preparedness training, and a commitment to Black and Brown land sovereignty that runs through every program MDRRI delivers.

Organization timeline

Key milestones

A simple view from incorporation to the current raise.

May 2005

Monarch Investment Properties, Inc. established

MIP Inc. officially established and registered with the IRS (EIN received in May 2005).

2026

Willmar, MN pilot campus identified

Target property identified in Willmar, MN to anchor the farm school model.

2026

Curriculum development completed

11 regenerative agriculture workshops + 3 courses fully developed and ready to deliver.

2026

NAACP partnership conversations

In active conversation with NAACP Minneapolis President to develop a community workshop partnership expanding to Rochester and St. Paul.

2026

FFA curriculum collaboration

Collaborating with an FFA instructor on curriculum development in Minnesota.

Now

$350K SAFE raise

Currently raising $350,000 through a SAFE for accredited investors.

Mission