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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Soil Health 101: Why is Everyone Talking About Soil Health?
Sponsored by Regenerative Agriculture FoundationCo-Sponsored by Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) “Can Dirt Save the Earth?” asked the New York Times.“What’s the big deal about soil? Everything,” posited Beef Magazine.“One million […]
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Developing Business Models for Working Forest Riparian Buffers
Sponsored by the William Penn Foundation Robust scientific evidence from decades of research demonstrates the effectiveness of forested riparian buffers in mitigating water pollution from agricultural runoff. Many grant programs […]
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WebinarsFarm Bill Implementation Policy Briefing
Washington, DCMonday, April 29 — Tuesday, April 30Funders-Only Event Registration closed.This past December, Congress finalized the 2018 farm bill––but that was only the first half of the process! Now begins […]
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MeetingsHealthy Soils to Cool the Planet: Philanthropic Opportunities
Relevant links:Regenerative Agriculture FoundationNo Regrets Initiative Co-Sponsored by Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, Climate & Energy Funders Group / BFG, and Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) We have an immediate planetary emergency involving […]
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WebinarsBuilding a Sustainable Fiber & Textile System: Opportunities for Holistic Solutions in Cotton Production
Co-sponsored by: 11th Hour Project, Island Foundation andSustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders Fiber crops—both plant- and animal-derived—are a critical but often overlooked part of the global and U.S. agricultural […]
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WebinarsThe Science of Soil Health & Why It Matters
Co-sponsored by: Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders Healthy soils are essential for healthy plant growth, but did you also know they play a role […]
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WebinarsOur Farm Bill: Leading a Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century
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 […]
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