The Fibers Fund team has been on the road this fall conference season, sharing updates about our integrated strategy to support U.S. natural fiber and textile producers and processors as […]
SAFSF & NASDA: 10-Years of Opportunities
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the Departments of Agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. […]
SAFSF Member Policy in Action: Agua Fund
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, […]
September Picks of the Month
Climate Resilience in Central Appalachia: Impacts and Opportunities was presented at a recent webinar hosted by Appalachia Funders Network and Invest Appalachia. This analysis was produced by Invest Appalachia documenting projected […]
August 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, […]
August Picks of the Month
Don’t Say Backpack Tax—this article shares options for financially supporting wildlife conservation in a way that doesn’t fall solely on land owners and agriculture producers as it currently does. “Landowners […]
Apply by October 1 to Serve on an SAFSF Committee
The application period has closed. SAFSF is accepting Committee Volunteer Applications for service on the Membership, Nominating, and Policy committees for minimum one-year terms beginning January 1, 2024. The deadline […]
Fibers Fund Announces First 5 Grants
The Fibers Fund reached another milestone this month, awarding its first five business technical assistance grants to U.S. fiber, textile, and dye businesses. These grants will play a key catalytic […]
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 […]