Sponsored by Thornburg Foundation and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Soil health legislation continues to gain momentum in several state legislatures. Join us for a discussion and update on […]
A Discussion with Representative Chellie Pingree
Presented by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Join us for a discussion with Representative Chellie Pingree to learn and discuss the bill she recently introduced, H.R. 5861, to address […]
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Farm Bill
Overview of Farm Bill Policy The farm bill, which is set to be reauthorized in 2023, is the most significant piece of legislation Congress enacts that has a direct impact […]
Connecting the Dots Between Human Health, Soil Health, & Plant Diversity
Sponsored by the Regenerative Agriculture FoundationCo-sponsored by Health & Environmental Funders Network and Environmental Grantmakers AssociationHosted by the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems FundersRegistration for this webinar is limited to […]
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WebinarsGene Drives and Synthetic Biology: What are the Implications for Food Systems, Biodiversity, and the Environment – and What Can We Do?
Sponsored by AgroEcology Fund, CS Fund, GRACE Communications Foundation, and The Nell Newman FoundationCo-Sponsored by Biodiversity Funders Group Gene drives are genetic engineering technologies purported to improve seeds and combat […]
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WebinarsSupporting the Needs of New and Beginning Farmers | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
On this tour, we will learn about a variety of programs and organizations that are supporting new and beginning production farmers in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region. Although similar programs […]
Crafting a Regional Food System | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
If you want to get your hands dirty or doughy, this is the tour for you. We’ll head to Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus, a 388-acre farm turned cutting-edge learning […]
Soil Health and Climate Resilience in Pennsylvania | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
The impacts of climate change vary regionally, and farmers in western Pennsylvania are already grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Amid a growing awareness of the deep impact soil […]
Technology, Innovation, and Impact | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
Once a center for the production of steel, iron, and glass, Pittsburgh has reemerged as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, and—relevant to this tour—green building spaces, robotics, artificial intelligence, […]
Fracking in the Coalfields | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
Across the United States, energy extraction and production—from coal mining to oil drilling to fracking to petrochemical manufacturing and more—impact communities and the environment. Energy and agriculture often intersect, whether […]