The future of a resilient, just, and democratic food and agriculture system relies on more connected communities, aligned strategies, and increased resources. SAFSF recognizes the need for diverse capital partners to better coordinate around specific levers of change and regional opportunities, in alignment with the communities they serve. We also hear the need for more
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during
Co-Hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and Builders Vision Institutional procurement — the multi-billion dollar purchasing power of schools, hospitals, universities, and government agencies across the country — is one of the most underleveraged drivers of food system transformation. When institutions commit to purchasing food that is grown locally with regenerative practices,
If you are thinking of joining the SAFSF Integrated Capital Community of Practice, this session will provide an overview of the program and feature participant perspectives from the inaugural cohort. SAFSF launched the Integrated Capital Community of Practice in partnership with Sacred Futures with the goal of equipping funders with the tools, peer relationships, and
This session is co-hosted by SAFSF, the EFOD Collaborative and First Nations Development Institute. This conversation offers funders, investors, and practitioners a window into how two Indigenous-owned enterprises are repairing longstanding infrastructure and market gaps in their respective communities, and highlights the critical role that integrated capital and practitioner-led technical assistance play in land acquisition
American agriculture is in crisis, and to date systems have not been put in place to sustain agricultural communities and family farms. This series – The Future of Agriculture in a Time of Crisis – will provide analysis of the current agricultural crisis and insight into real solutions that will not only help farmers today
The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during
In this quarter’s Movement-Aligned Funding Learning Community call, we will explore what shifting power and control to communities looks like in action. Speakers will share how they understand the core tenets of community-controlled and movement-aligned funds. Attendees will also examine who holds power over decisions in their organizations and the spectrum of practices that move
This webinar is co-sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA). Procurement from public institutions in California represents a powerful, largely untapped opportunity to direct billions in public spending toward a more regenerative food system, but the lack of transparency in today’s food supply chain is a significant