We are excited to bring back the SAFSF Member Spotlight in our monthly Policy Connection Newsletter, highlighting SAFSF members who are funding food and agriculture policy advocacy at the federal, […]
Building Support for WIC: Opportunities for Philanthropic Advocacy
Co-hosted by SAFSF and Grantmakers in Health (GIH) — This panel will discuss the current opportunities and challenges facing WIC, including how we can best uplift the voices of WIC clients in the policy conversation, reduce barriers to services, improve the WIC user experience, and ensure the program is adequately funded. […]
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WebinarsAugust 2023 Policy Connection
Policy Strategy Tip for Funders Independent Sector recently released the findings of a new research study designed to provide insights on how advocacy and civic engagement may vary by organization […]
SAFSF Member Policy in Action: Self-Help Credit Union
We are excited to bring back the SAFSF Member Spotlight in our monthly Policy Connection Newsletter, highlighting SAFSF members who are funding food and agriculture policy advocacy at the federal, […]
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 […]
2023 SAFSF Forum Recap
Over 200 attendees gathered for three days in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. for the 2023 SAFSF Forum. During our time together, we dug into deep conversations about promising solutions […]
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 […]
Changing the “Debt-to-Equity” Ratio for Farmers of Color
Co-hosted by California FarmLink Join us to discuss innovations in how lenders, impact investors and funders think about helping farmers of color build equity. Most lenders limit credit based on […]
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WebinarsFarmland Access 101: Innovative Strategies toward Landscape Change
Co-hosted by SAFSF and Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Here in the Midwest, farmland access tops the list of barriers facing emerging farmers (which includes those new to farming as well as […]