Our mission is to mobilize diverse capital partners in support of just and sustainable food and agriculture systems.

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New Strategic Direction
Responding to the Federal Funding Crisis
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Featured Work

Join Us for the 2025 SAFSF Forum—Register Today
New Strategic Direction
Responding to the Federal Funding Crisis
Become an SAFSF Member

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Upcoming Events

Fighting Exclusion and Expulsion: Protecting the Freedom to Move and to Stay

April 28, 2025
Hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Co-sponsored by SAFSF, SoCal Grantmakers, and Women’s Funding Network. The U.S. government has a long history of excluding people from entering…

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Policy Briefing: Threats to Food and Nutrition Programs in Budget Reconciliation

April 29, 2025
This session is open to members of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and Grantmakers In Health only. Please register below. The House and Senate continue to…

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SAFSF On the Road: Atlanta

April 29, 2025
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) hosts regional community building events for members and partners through our popular series “SAFSF On The Road.” Our next gathering…

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Protecting Federal Farm Funding and Programs: Legal Action & Philanthropy's Role

April 30, 2025
Cohosted by Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG), Funders for Regenerative Agriculture, (FORA), Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN), and SAFSF. The courts remain an essential avenue…

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Fighting Exclusion and Expulsion: Protecting the Freedom to Move and to Stay
April 28, 2025
Hosted by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. Co-sponsored by SAFSF, SoCal Grantmakers, and Women’s Funding Network. The U.S. government has a long history of excluding people from entering…

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Policy Briefing: Threats to Food and Nutrition Programs in Budget Reconciliation
April 29, 2025
This session is open to members of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and Grantmakers In Health only. Please register below. The House and Senate continue to…

Learn More ›

SAFSF On the Road: Atlanta
April 29, 2025
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) hosts regional community building events for members and partners through our popular series “SAFSF On The Road.” Our next gathering…

Learn More ›

Protecting Federal Farm Funding and Programs: Legal Action & Philanthropy's Role
April 30, 2025
Cohosted by Climate and Energy Funders Group (CEFG), Funders for Regenerative Agriculture, (FORA), Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN), and SAFSF. The courts remain an essential avenue…

Learn More ›

Recent News

Your Leadership Matters Right Now—Response to Federal Funding Freeze

As we face destabilizing times in our nation – and in the non-profit sector – we call for leadership from philanthropy and investors. Each day we receive emails from non-profit and field leaders who are worried they won’t be able to make payroll in the coming months. At SAFSF, we are braiding together many threads of resources, actions, and responses from funders, partners, and grantees.  Please keep sending us your questions, resources, and calls to action. We will keep weaving and coordinating funders in food and agriculture to contribute to the collective intelligence and well-being of the entire ecosystem. Additionally, SAFSF is working closely with several allied funder networks and…

Job Announcement: Membership and Engagement Director

The application period for this position has closed. Position Overview Sustainable Agriculture and Food System Funders (SAFSF) is seeking a Membership and Engagement Director to develop and execute strategies to cultivate, attract, retain, and engage diverse capital partners as members of SAFSF. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Membership and Engagement Director is responsible for increasing net membership and retention while driving revenue growth from membership dues. They will oversee membership engagement events and initiatives, track and evaluate member engagement, serve as a connector and thought partner for members, and steward an overall welcoming and inspiring member experience. A successful candidate for this role has an impressive track record of…

Member Moments: Dirt Capital Partners

Dirt Capital Partners joined SAFSF in 2023, and since then their staff have been active members and leaders of our community, hear their stories below. “I attended the SAFSF conference in Pittsburgh in 2019 without really knowing much about the organization, and I was impressed by the open and equity-oriented community with a lot of thought leadership. Since founding Dirt Capital Partners in 2014, we have tested out models and worked with countless farmers to inform the work we do all across the US today. Participating in SAFSF’s Indigenous Food Systems Community of Practice in 2022 and recommending Amanda to participate in 2024 deepened our understanding and appreciation of native-led agricultural…

SAFSF On the Road Recap: Detroit

Earlier this month, SAFSF and Detroit Black Food Sovereignty Network (DBCFSN) co-hosted a powerful one-day event focused on transformative food justice initiatives. Funders, community leaders, and advocates gathered at the Detroit Food Commons, a community-owned co-operative grocery store and multi-use facility developed by DBCFSN—to explore the intersection of health equity, sustainable economic growth, and community self-determination. The event highlighted the transformative potential of community-led food systems in addressing systemic inequities. Attendees engaged with critical themes, such as health and wealth disparities impacting frontline communities, the importance of community-driven solutions, and the essential role funders must play in driving long-term, systemic change. By showcasing actionable strategies and on-the-ground examples, this event…