Launched in 2025, Tractor Beam functions as a modern farmer’s almanac, prioritizing hopeful, long-term visions over narratives of collapse. The publication utilizes original fiction, visual art, and expert commentary to explore the intersection of food systems, soil health, and climate resilience. Co-founders and editors Lana Z Porter and Claire Gustavson emphasize that the project aims to bridge the gap between dreamers and those implementing practical environmental change, arguing that systemic transformation requires cultural imagination as much as scientific data.
Tractor Beam Literary Magazine Receives Fast Company Innovation Honor
Soilpunk publication Tractor Beam, an editorially independent literary project incubated by Tractor Beverage Company, received an honorable mention at the 2026 Fast Company Innovation Festival. The recognition places the speculative-fiction magazine among global projects addressing critical challenges through creative, forward-thinking narratives rooted in regenerative agriculture.
Since its inception, the magazine has curated over 50 works from emerging and established contributors, including guest editors such as Jeff VanderMeer and Leah Thomas. The publication’s latest recognition coincides with the upcoming release of its "Hell or High" issue, which will be celebrated on September 22 at Honey’s in Brooklyn. By centering the concept of soilpunk, the editorial team seeks to frame the earth not as a passive resource, but as the active foundation for future societal growth.
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