SAFSF Inaugural Policy Briefing BUILDING POWERFrom Kitchen Tables to Capitol Hill December 9-11, 2014Washington, D.C. The Farm Bill reauthorization is now in the political rear-view mirror and while not all appetites were satisfied with the law that was enacted, the reauthorization process revealed that the path to federal legislation is never straight. It veers to
2nd Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing BUILDING POWER IN THE CENTER For an Inclusive Food System December 9-10, 2015Des Moines, Iowa POLICY BRIEFING THEME Public policies—from city zoning to state water laws to national dietary guidelines to the federal farm bill—shape food and agriculture in ways that impact all of us. Today, many of our policies
3rd Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing VISION TO ACTION Building Power on Shaky Ground December 12-14, 2016Sacramento, CA POLICY BRIEFING THEMEDuring these times of political and ecological uncertainty, the visions and actions of those working in the sustainable agriculture and food movement need to be expansive and effective. SAFSF invites you to the West Coast for
4th Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing POWER IN ACTION December 4-6, 2017Washington, DCFunders-Only Event POLICY BRIEFING THEME From coast to coast, citizens are raising their voices and advocating for their values through unprecedented civic engagement. Funders are activating their networks and resources to cultivate relationships and pursue equitable and sustainable outcomes in the food system. While
Co-sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders.On Monday, the White House will release its 2019 budget proposal, which is expected to include steep cuts to programs that you value. Funders and advocates are already preparing for the impact it could have on programs that support healthy choices, reduce
Co-sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders.On Monday, the White House will release its 2019 budget proposal, which is expected to include steep cuts to programs that you value. Funders and advocates are already preparing for the impact it could have on programs that support healthy choices, reduce
Co-sponsored by: McKnight Foundation, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders and The Heinz Endowments The largest source of federal funding for conservation in the U.S is the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill, with $24 billion over the past 5 years. This essential legislation is up for reauthorization this year. There are several challenges and
Co-sponsored by: McKnight Foundation, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders and The Heinz Endowments The largest source of federal funding for conservation in the U.S is the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill, with $24 billion over the past 5 years. This essential legislation is up for reauthorization this year. There are several challenges and
