Sixty years ago, Rachel Carson released her seminal book, Silent Spring, whose publication gave birth to the EPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and sparked the ban on the toxic insecticide DDT and the movement for organic agriculture. Six decades on, the threats Carson warned about are still very real, as pesticide use continues
Join the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF), and the Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA) for Funder Policy Briefing: Crop Insurance Reform and 2023 Farm Bill Opportunities. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) recently published a special report projecting billions in taxpayer savings over 10 years if payment caps are instituted on federal subsidies paid to farmers
The RFP Deadline has passed. About the RFP Member-driven content makes up an important part of SAFSF’s annual schedule of activities that help agriculture and food systems funders connect with each other, learn about the field and each other’s work, and amplify their impact through aligned action. Ideas submitted through this RFP may be considered:
Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders and Grantmakers In Health are hosting this funder-only call to identify key action steps funders can take and to follow up on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, that was hosted on September 28, 2022. Join your funder peers as we walk through the blueprint, identify
We will take a look at the mid-term election results and what, if any changes, this brings to the Senate and House Agriculture Committees, and the Senate and House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees. This is a free, funder-only event. Registration is required. This event is a part of a series of Funder Farm Bill Chats. You
Join other funders to explore the urgent need to take on agrochemicals as a core component of a just transition away from fossil fuels. Co-hosted by Health and Environmental Funders Network and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders. In this webinar, leaders from the field will provide an overview of the fossil fuel-derived agrochemical supply
Let's Connect! If you are a current SAFSF member we invite you to join us for our Members-only In the Kitchen call, Wednesday, November 16th at 11 AM PT. There has been a lot happening this year across our network! You all are having an impact and we want to hear about it. We would
We will share a recap of the year. Then, talk about the farm bill work ahead of us as a philanthropy support organization, and how we can support a more equitable farm bill. This is a free, funder-only event. Registration is required. This event is a part of a series of Funder Farm Bill Chats. You
Please join Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG) and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) for a webinar focused on the opportunities and threats for addressing climate change through agriculture, specifically the Farm Bill which will be up for authorization in 2023. Speakers will offer a "Farm Bill 101" as it relates to climate,
During this call we will talk about the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, including where Chairwoman Stabenow's and SAFSF principles and priorities align. In addition, we will get an overview of the timeline for the 2023 Farm Bill debate, the biggest challenges ahead and how philanthropy can be helpful and engage in the discussion. SPEAKERS: This
