The evening of Election Day, I stepped outside in time to witness a sky full of birds returning to their nesting place for the evening. The sky was stunning, showing off the […]
Unlocking Possibilities: The Role of States in Advancing a Regenerative Agriculture Policy Agenda
Hosted by Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA)Co-sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and TomKat Ranch. Federal programs, like those in the Farm Bill, play a key role […]
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What Happens Next: How Election 2024 Could Impact Climate, Health, and Environmental Justice
Hosted by Health & Environmental Funders Network (HEFN)Co-sponsored by Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG), The Funders Network (TFN), and the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Network (SAFSF) Wondering what is […]
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Funding for a Better Farm Bill Has Been Sparse and Inconsistent. Is That Changing?—Inside Philanthropy
This week, Inside Philanthropy published an article about shifts in philanthropy to support sustained grassroots organizing and advocacy on the Farm Bill, the massive piece of federal legislation that governs […]
Digging In Film Screening & Discussion with Philanthropy Missouri
Grab your lunch and join PhilMO for the a virtual lunchtime screening and discussion of the documentary Digging In. This film by KC-filmmakers Nathan Johnson and Jay W. Austin is designed to help […]
MO Funder Briefing on the Farm Bill (with Philanthropy Missouri)
Connecting food production, nutrition, and natural resources, Congress has passed Farm Bill legislation regularly since the 1930s. Every five years, the bill expires and is updated. The current bill was […]
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WebinarsCatalyzing Funder Support for Food Policy Councils: Effective Spaces for Policy Change
Building equitable and resilient local food systems requires coordination of community efforts across and beyond the food system. Food policy councils help fulfill this role for over 300 jurisdictions across […]
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Sustainable Fibers vs. Fast Fashion: Opportunities to Reshore the U.S. Fiber System
Hosted by SAFSF and The Honorable Chellie Pingree for members of Congress and their staffers Today, nearly two-thirds of all the fibers we wear and use are made from oil. […]
July 2023 Policy Connection
Congressional News Ag Committee Leaders Acknowledge Likelihood of Farm Bill Extension The current farm bill expires on September 30, but it appears increasingly likely that lawmakers will need to pass […]
June 2023 Policy Connection
The Policy Connection is a regular digital publication for SAFSF members, providing insights into key policy issues for sustainable agriculture and food systems. Blog post will now be embedded within the recurring […]