A pastor, fisherman, and ocean farmer share “real stories” of what it takes to create a just food system, proving that burgeoning markets, environmental stewardship, and supporting communities can coexist. After the 2015 Baltimore Uprising halted food delivery, Pastor Heber Brown founded Black Church Food Security Network, connecting Black Producers with Black Churches. Dune Lankard – an Eyak Athabaskan
Presented byFood and Farm Communications Fund, GRACE Communications, and The John Merck Fund The Covid-19 crisis makes painfully clear the inherent injustice and fragility of an extractive food system that prioritizes profits over people. The corporations that largely control our food systems spend billions annually on marketing that promotes a consolidated model while obscuring consequences for
Presented byFood and Farm Communications Fund, GRACE Communications, and The John Merck Fund The Covid-19 crisis makes painfully clear the inherent injustice and fragility of an extractive food system that prioritizes profits over people. The corporations that largely control our food systems spend billions annually on marketing that promotes a consolidated model while obscuring consequences for
Members-Only "In the Kitchen" Call Executive Director Virginia Clarke and Member and Strategic Partnerships Director Renee Catacalos will host an open discussion on racial justice in food systems and philanthropy for SAFSF members. We’ll talk about SAFSF’s Commitment to Racial Justice and share resources from other PSOs and leaders in the field. This time will
Members-Only "In the Kitchen" Call Executive Director Virginia Clarke and Member and Strategic Partnerships Director Renee Catacalos will host an open discussion on racial justice in food systems and philanthropy for SAFSF members. We’ll talk about SAFSF’s Commitment to Racial Justice and share resources from other PSOs and leaders in the field. This time will
As food and ag funders across the country have moved to rapidly address COVID-19 impacts through rapid response funds and increased support to grantees, many have questions about how their efforts intersect, supplement or leverage government programs already in place or newly funded through Congressional action. Join us for a conversation with leaders of several
As food and ag funders across the country have moved to rapidly address COVID-19 impacts through rapid response funds and increased support to grantees, many have questions about how their efforts intersect, supplement or leverage government programs already in place or newly funded through Congressional action. Join us for a conversation with leaders of several
Funder Briefing COVID-19 has had an impact on farmers’ markets across the country. From working through clarifications around status as an essential service to now managing the economic impact and challenges associated with establishing physical distancing measures. Join us for a discussion with Ben Feldman, executive director, Farmers’ Market Coalition, to learn more about how
Funder Briefing COVID-19 has had an impact on farmers’ markets across the country. From working through clarifications around status as an essential service to now managing the economic impact and challenges associated with establishing physical distancing measures. Join us for a discussion with Ben Feldman, executive director, Farmers’ Market Coalition, to learn more about how
About the Forum SAFSF amplifies the impact of philanthropic and investment communities in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems, and the SAFSF Forum is the only national gathering for and by funders supporting just and sustainable food systems change. The Forum challenges participants to understand the need for grantmakers and investors to
