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, […]
Community-Led Change in the Homewood Neighborhood | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
Be inspired by a neighborhood that is finding ways to innovate, leverage tremendous community resources and assets, and meet local needs through coordinated community projects. Homewood is a predominantly African-American […]
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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