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co-sponsored webinar

Unlocking Possibilities: The Role of States in Advancing a Regenerative Agriculture Policy Agenda

November 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST

Hosted by Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA)
Co-sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and TomKat Ranch.

Federal programs, like those in the Farm Bill, play a key role in incentivizing regenerative agriculture at the national level, but state policies offer additional and significant opportunities to drive meaningful change as well. For example, state governments can be more nimble to design policies tailored to the unique needs of their agricultural communities, complementing and often enhancing federal efforts. Hear from the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) and their partners to discover how they’re organizing with legislators to collaborate with agencies, farmers and advocates. Together, they are working to accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices through state-level policies that not only benefit local communities, but also serve as models for shaping national policy in the future.

Speakers:

Kendra Kimbirauskas, Senior Director Agriculture & Food Systems, SiX
Wendy Millet, Ranch Director TomKat Ranch
Dr. Timothy Boring, Michigan Director of Agriculture and Rural Development
Senator Kimberly Jackson, Georgia ( Committee Agriculture & Consumer Affairs)
Representative J.D. Scholten, Iowa (Agriculture & Natural Resource Committees)
Representative Juanita Brent, Ohio (Ranking member, Agriculture Committee)
Senator Sue Shink, Michigan (invited) (Chair, Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources)