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SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Fiber & Textile System: Opportunities for Holistic Solutions in Cotton Production
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: 11th Hour Project\, Island Foundation andSustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiber crops—both plant- and animal-derived—are a critical but often overlooked part of the global and U.S. agricultural system. Previous SAFSF site visits and webinars have focused on hemp and animal fiber. In this webinar\, we’ll take a closer look at the crop that represents the largest share of natural fibers: cotton. The U.S. is the world’s third largest cotton producer\, with more than 12 million acres planted in 2017\, and the world’s top cotton exporter. Expansion of organic and regenerative cotton production practices thus offers huge opportunity for improvements in water quality\, soil carbon sequestration\, and farmer livelihoods both domestically and globally.Whether your work focuses on soil health\, water quality\, pesticide reduction\, international agriculture\, impact investing in the supply chain\, or another area\, you will leave with a better understanding of cotton’s critical role in agriculture and global trade and a sense of the many opportunities to make change in this area through nonprofit\, impact investment\, and philanthropic approaches. \n\n\n\nOur speakers are La Rhea Pepper\, a 5th generation Texas cotton farmer and the managing director of Textile Exchange. She will provide a brief overview of the U.S. cotton industry and share her perspectives on the opportunities and benefits of organic cotton. Eric Henry\, president and CEO of TS Designs\, will offer a for-profit business perspective on his t-shirt screen printing company’s experience after NAFTA and his decision to rebuild a complete “Dirt to Shirt” supply chain in the Carolinas. Finally\, we’ll learn from Anita Chester\, Head of Sustainable Raw Materials for the C&A Foundation\, about the work of this large global foundation\, which focuses entirely on transforming the apparel industry into a force for good. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nSarah Kelley\, senior program officer\, Island Foundation \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nAnita Chester\, head of sustainable raw materials\, C&A FoundationEric Henry\, president & CEO\, TS Designs / Cotton of the CarolinasLa Rhea Pepper\, managing director\, Textile Exchange \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the webinar\, we encourage you to take 15 minutes to watch this great video about the “Cotton of the Carolinas” program developed by webinar speaker Eric Henry — it will give you a great overview of the cotton production supply chain plus a sneak preview of some of the economic development and investment aspects we’ll be touching on.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/building-a-sustainable-fiber-textile-system-opportunities-for-holistic-solutions-in-cotton-production-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Building a Sustainable Fiber & Textile System: Opportunities for Holistic Solutions in Cotton Production
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: 11th Hour Project\, Island Foundation andSustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFiber crops—both plant- and animal-derived—are a critical but often overlooked part of the global and U.S. agricultural system. Previous SAFSF site visits and webinars have focused on hemp and animal fiber. In this webinar\, we’ll take a closer look at the crop that represents the largest share of natural fibers: cotton. The U.S. is the world’s third largest cotton producer\, with more than 12 million acres planted in 2017\, and the world’s top cotton exporter. Expansion of organic and regenerative cotton production practices thus offers huge opportunity for improvements in water quality\, soil carbon sequestration\, and farmer livelihoods both domestically and globally.Whether your work focuses on soil health\, water quality\, pesticide reduction\, international agriculture\, impact investing in the supply chain\, or another area\, you will leave with a better understanding of cotton’s critical role in agriculture and global trade and a sense of the many opportunities to make change in this area through nonprofit\, impact investment\, and philanthropic approaches. \n\n\n\nOur speakers are La Rhea Pepper\, a 5th generation Texas cotton farmer and the managing director of Textile Exchange. She will provide a brief overview of the U.S. cotton industry and share her perspectives on the opportunities and benefits of organic cotton. Eric Henry\, president and CEO of TS Designs\, will offer a for-profit business perspective on his t-shirt screen printing company’s experience after NAFTA and his decision to rebuild a complete “Dirt to Shirt” supply chain in the Carolinas. Finally\, we’ll learn from Anita Chester\, Head of Sustainable Raw Materials for the C&A Foundation\, about the work of this large global foundation\, which focuses entirely on transforming the apparel industry into a force for good. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nSarah Kelley\, senior program officer\, Island Foundation \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nAnita Chester\, head of sustainable raw materials\, C&A FoundationEric Henry\, president & CEO\, TS Designs / Cotton of the CarolinasLa Rhea Pepper\, managing director\, Textile Exchange \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the webinar\, we encourage you to take 15 minutes to watch this great video about the “Cotton of the Carolinas” program developed by webinar speaker Eric Henry — it will give you a great overview of the cotton production supply chain plus a sneak preview of some of the economic development and investment aspects we’ll be touching on.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/building-a-sustainable-fiber-textile-system-opportunities-for-holistic-solutions-in-cotton-production/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:First Look at the House Farm Bill
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\nEarlier today\, the leadership of the House Agriculture Committee released its version of the Farm Bill\, kicking off the process to renew the legislation that authorizes many critical food and farm programs. We are currently collecting initial analysis from a wide range of food policy experts on what the bill would mean for programs that reduce hunger\, promote health and nutrition\, protect food and farm workers\, make food safer\, and support conservation. You can find that analysis at www.betterfarmbill.org. \n\n\n\nThe Farm to Fork Initiative and SAFSF are co-hosting a funder-only webinar this Monday\, April 16th at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT to provide food system funders with cross-sector analysis of the draft bill’s potential impact on programs that advance a Good Food system in America. A group of expert advocates will discuss the bill’s implications for food and farms\, as well as the advocacy activities planned around the Farm Bill. \n\n\n\nWe hope you are able to join us.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/first-look-at-the-house-farm-bill-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:First Look at the House Farm Bill
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\nEarlier today\, the leadership of the House Agriculture Committee released its version of the Farm Bill\, kicking off the process to renew the legislation that authorizes many critical food and farm programs. We are currently collecting initial analysis from a wide range of food policy experts on what the bill would mean for programs that reduce hunger\, promote health and nutrition\, protect food and farm workers\, make food safer\, and support conservation. You can find that analysis at www.betterfarmbill.org. \n\n\n\nThe Farm to Fork Initiative and SAFSF are co-hosting a funder-only webinar this Monday\, April 16th at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT to provide food system funders with cross-sector analysis of the draft bill’s potential impact on programs that advance a Good Food system in America. A group of expert advocates will discuss the bill’s implications for food and farms\, as well as the advocacy activities planned around the Farm Bill. \n\n\n\nWe hope you are able to join us.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/first-look-at-the-house-farm-bill/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T150000
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SUMMARY:Participate. Convene. Invest: A Call to Action for Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsors: \n\n\n\nChesapeake Bay Funders\, Environmental Grantmakers Association\, Funders Together to End Homelessness\, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees\, \n\n\n\nGrantmakers Income Security Taskforce\, Grantmakers In Health\, Philanthropy CA\, Philanthropy Northwest\, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders\, United Philanthropy Forum \n\n\n\nWe are now less than two years away from “Census Day\,” April 1st\, 2020! Join a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drive key decisions made by government\, business\, nonprofits and philanthropy. Although philanthropy cannot and should not supplant the government’s responsibility to ensure a fair and accurate census\, funder engagement in support of the census is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nFunders will learn about: \n\n\n\nCurrent policy landscape on important census issues.How funders can use their leverage to participate in census organizing at the national\, state\, and local level.The different ways funders have been convening their colleagues\, stakeholders\, and community leaders to learn about and strategize for a fair and accurate census.How funders are already planning for investments at the state and local level.You’ll hear directly from funders on how they’ve been engaging at the state and local level\, and leave with concrete next action steps for census engagement at your foundation and/or in your community. The time to act is now! \n\n\n\nModerated by Christian Arana\, Latino Community Foundation \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nElina Alterman\, Kansas Health FoundationMarcia Avner\, Bauman FoundationTerri Ann Lowenthal\, Consultant to FCIAlexie Torres-Fleming\, Access Strategies Fund
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/participate-convene-invest-a-call-to-action-for-philanthropy-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T140000
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SUMMARY:Participate. Convene. Invest: A Call to Action for Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsors: \n\n\n\nChesapeake Bay Funders\, Environmental Grantmakers Association\, Funders Together to End Homelessness\, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees\, \n\n\n\nGrantmakers Income Security Taskforce\, Grantmakers In Health\, Philanthropy CA\, Philanthropy Northwest\, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders\, United Philanthropy Forum \n\n\n\nWe are now less than two years away from “Census Day\,” April 1st\, 2020! Join a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drive key decisions made by government\, business\, nonprofits and philanthropy. Although philanthropy cannot and should not supplant the government’s responsibility to ensure a fair and accurate census\, funder engagement in support of the census is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nFunders will learn about: \n\n\n\nCurrent policy landscape on important census issues.How funders can use their leverage to participate in census organizing at the national\, state\, and local level.The different ways funders have been convening their colleagues\, stakeholders\, and community leaders to learn about and strategize for a fair and accurate census.How funders are already planning for investments at the state and local level.You’ll hear directly from funders on how they’ve been engaging at the state and local level\, and leave with concrete next action steps for census engagement at your foundation and/or in your community. The time to act is now! \n\n\n\nModerated by Christian Arana\, Latino Community Foundation \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nElina Alterman\, Kansas Health FoundationMarcia Avner\, Bauman FoundationTerri Ann Lowenthal\, Consultant to FCIAlexie Torres-Fleming\, Access Strategies Fund
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/participate-convene-invest-a-call-to-action-for-philanthropy/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T081717
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SUMMARY:The Science of Soil Health & Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\nHealthy soils are essential for healthy plant growth\, but did you also know they play a role sequestering carbon and cleaning our waterways? \n\n\n\nPlease join us for an introductory discussion on soil health science. We will explore the basics of soil health management systems – including common practices\, measurement/assessment approaches\, and associated co-benefits. This program is intended for funders new to the topic of soil health or those interested in better understanding the connection between soil health and climate change and clean water. \n\n\n\nWe will first hear from the Soil Health Institute (SHI)\, an independent\, nonprofit organization charged with coordinating soil stewardship and advancing soil health; focusing on fundamental and applied research. SHI will discuss the basics of soil health science\, including what we know and don’t know about co-benefits for water quality\, carbon\, economics\, etc. and the approaches to measuring and assessing soil health. \n\n\n\nWe will then be joined by the Virginia Office of the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS has worked for more than 80 years in close partnerships with farmers and ranchers\, local and state governments\, and other federal agencies to maintain healthy and productive working landscapes. NRCS will cover practical soil health management systems to achieve and increase healthy soils. \n\n\n\nThis program will last approximately 90-minutes and conclude with a funder-only discussion. \n\n\n\nThis is the first of a two-part series on soil health. The second webinar will focus on state soil health initiatives and incentive programs. Details to follow. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nJake Reilly\, program director\, Chesapeake Bay\, National Fish and Wildlife FoundationSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nWayne Honeycutt\, Ph.D.\, president & CEO\, Soil Health InstituteChris Lawrence\, cropland Agronomist\, USDA-NRCS
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/the-science-of-soil-health-why-it-matters-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T110000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Soil Health & Why It Matters
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders \n\n\n\nHealthy soils are essential for healthy plant growth\, but did you also know they play a role sequestering carbon and cleaning our waterways? \n\n\n\nPlease join us for an introductory discussion on soil health science. We will explore the basics of soil health management systems – including common practices\, measurement/assessment approaches\, and associated co-benefits. This program is intended for funders new to the topic of soil health or those interested in better understanding the connection between soil health and climate change and clean water. \n\n\n\nWe will first hear from the Soil Health Institute (SHI)\, an independent\, nonprofit organization charged with coordinating soil stewardship and advancing soil health; focusing on fundamental and applied research. SHI will discuss the basics of soil health science\, including what we know and don’t know about co-benefits for water quality\, carbon\, economics\, etc. and the approaches to measuring and assessing soil health. \n\n\n\nWe will then be joined by the Virginia Office of the USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS has worked for more than 80 years in close partnerships with farmers and ranchers\, local and state governments\, and other federal agencies to maintain healthy and productive working landscapes. NRCS will cover practical soil health management systems to achieve and increase healthy soils. \n\n\n\nThis program will last approximately 90-minutes and conclude with a funder-only discussion. \n\n\n\nThis is the first of a two-part series on soil health. The second webinar will focus on state soil health initiatives and incentive programs. Details to follow. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nJake Reilly\, program director\, Chesapeake Bay\, National Fish and Wildlife FoundationSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nWayne Honeycutt\, Ph.D.\, president & CEO\, Soil Health InstituteChris Lawrence\, cropland Agronomist\, USDA-NRCS
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/the-science-of-soil-health-why-it-matters/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T110000
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SUMMARY:Our Farm Bill: Leading a Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: McKnight Foundation\, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders and The Heinz Endowments \n\n\n\nThe largest source of federal funding for conservation in the U.S is the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill\, with $24 billion over the past 5 years. This essential legislation is up for reauthorization this year. There are several challenges and opportunities presented by this reauthorization including lack of broad understanding and support from the public for this provision\, to immense and growing challenges to agriculture that could threaten environmental quality on a much larger scale. Simply put\, we will see more food demand in the next 30 years than we have in the history of civilization\, and if we do not step up our conservation implementation we will see massive losses in water quality\, species and opportunity based on a sound environment. \n\n\n\nThe Center for Conservation Leadership of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation empaneled ten of the nation’s leading conservation experts to draw up recommendations to face this essential challenge. The commission report\, The Heartlands Initiative\, recommends strategies not only for getting more environmental return on every conservation dollar invested\, but techniques to bring whole new classes of capital to conservation investment. The report lays out essential steps that are within reach to dramatically scale up conservation implementation. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also hear from the National Association of Conservation Districts on the significance of Farm Bill Conservation Program reauthorization related to continued availability of sound technical assistance and conservation planning\, and steps conservation districts are taking to ensure a 21st century workforce of locally-led conservation professionals. \n\n\n\nThe Conservation Fund\, a national conservation NGO\, will present about their Conservation Title platform and strategy\, including about conservation easements\, public-private partnerships\, conservation innovation\, access to affordable farmland\, and food security. \n\n\n\nJoin this timely webinar to hear from those who are creatively tackling these challenges and working to ensure adequate funding in the next Farm Bill. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nAndrew McElwaine\, vice president\, Sustainability\, The Heinz Endowments \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nAlex Echols\, consultant\, Center for Conservation Leadership of the Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationKelly Ingebritson\, senior government relations representative\, The Conservation FundJeremy Peters\, chief executive officer\, National Association of Conservation Districts
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/our-farm-bill-leading-a-conservation-strategy-for-the-21st-century-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T081717
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T143817Z
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SUMMARY:Our Farm Bill: Leading a Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by: McKnight Foundation\, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders and The Heinz Endowments \n\n\n\nThe largest source of federal funding for conservation in the U.S is the Conservation Title of the Farm Bill\, with $24 billion over the past 5 years. This essential legislation is up for reauthorization this year. There are several challenges and opportunities presented by this reauthorization including lack of broad understanding and support from the public for this provision\, to immense and growing challenges to agriculture that could threaten environmental quality on a much larger scale. Simply put\, we will see more food demand in the next 30 years than we have in the history of civilization\, and if we do not step up our conservation implementation we will see massive losses in water quality\, species and opportunity based on a sound environment. \n\n\n\nThe Center for Conservation Leadership of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation empaneled ten of the nation’s leading conservation experts to draw up recommendations to face this essential challenge. The commission report\, The Heartlands Initiative\, recommends strategies not only for getting more environmental return on every conservation dollar invested\, but techniques to bring whole new classes of capital to conservation investment. The report lays out essential steps that are within reach to dramatically scale up conservation implementation. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also hear from the National Association of Conservation Districts on the significance of Farm Bill Conservation Program reauthorization related to continued availability of sound technical assistance and conservation planning\, and steps conservation districts are taking to ensure a 21st century workforce of locally-led conservation professionals. \n\n\n\nThe Conservation Fund\, a national conservation NGO\, will present about their Conservation Title platform and strategy\, including about conservation easements\, public-private partnerships\, conservation innovation\, access to affordable farmland\, and food security. \n\n\n\nJoin this timely webinar to hear from those who are creatively tackling these challenges and working to ensure adequate funding in the next Farm Bill. \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nAndrew McElwaine\, vice president\, Sustainability\, The Heinz Endowments \n\n\n\nSPEAKERS \n\n\n\nAlex Echols\, consultant\, Center for Conservation Leadership of the Max McGraw Wildlife FoundationKelly Ingebritson\, senior government relations representative\, The Conservation FundJeremy Peters\, chief executive officer\, National Association of Conservation Districts
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/our-farm-bill-leading-a-conservation-strategy-for-the-21st-century/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T081717
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SUMMARY:Federal Budgets are in the Air: Briefing on Impact of 2019 Trump Budget on Food & Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders.On Monday\, the White House will release its 2019 budget proposal\, which is expected to include steep cuts to programs that you value. Funders and advocates are already preparing for the impact it could have on programs that support healthy choices\, reduce hunger and make food more accessible and affordable\, protect food and farm workers\, make food safer\, support local and regional food systems\, and reduce the environmental impact of farming and food production. \n\n\n\nThe Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders are co-hosting this webinar on Wednesday\, February 14th at 11:00am PT / 1:00pm CT /2:00pm ET to provide funders and advocates with a rapid response analysis of the budget’s implications for our food system. \n\n\n\nWe have assembled a team of federal policy and budget experts to provide their independent analysis. We will also share what advocacy activities around the budget are expected and the types of effective messages we can use to elevate Good Food priorities as the federal budget takes shape. \n\n\n\nWe hope you are able to join us.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/federal-budgets-are-in-the-air-briefing-on-impact-of-2019-trump-budget-on-food-agriculture-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Federal Budgets are in the Air: Briefing on Impact of 2019 Trump Budget on Food & Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders.On Monday\, the White House will release its 2019 budget proposal\, which is expected to include steep cuts to programs that you value. Funders and advocates are already preparing for the impact it could have on programs that support healthy choices\, reduce hunger and make food more accessible and affordable\, protect food and farm workers\, make food safer\, support local and regional food systems\, and reduce the environmental impact of farming and food production. \n\n\n\nThe Farm to Fork Initiative and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders are co-hosting this webinar on Wednesday\, February 14th at 11:00am PT / 1:00pm CT /2:00pm ET to provide funders and advocates with a rapid response analysis of the budget’s implications for our food system. \n\n\n\nWe have assembled a team of federal policy and budget experts to provide their independent analysis. We will also share what advocacy activities around the budget are expected and the types of effective messages we can use to elevate Good Food priorities as the federal budget takes shape. \n\n\n\nWe hope you are able to join us.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/federal-budgets-are-in-the-air-briefing-on-impact-of-2019-trump-budget-on-food-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171204T080000
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SUMMARY:2017 Policy Briefing in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing \n\n\n\nPOWER IN ACTION\n\n\n\nDecember 4-6\, 2017Washington\, DCFunders-Only Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY BRIEFING THEME\n\n\n\nFrom coast to coast\, citizens are raising their voices and advocating for their values through unprecedented civic engagement. Funders are activating their networks and resources to cultivate relationships and pursue equitable and sustainable outcomes in the food system. While there is an urgency to many of the issues at hand\, the importance of supporting ongoing efforts has never been more clear. Long-term impact demands creativity\, agility\, courage\, persuasive messaging\, and proactive policy engagement. \n\n\n\nThe 4th Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing returns to Washington\, DC\, a city where power and privilege coexist alongside significantly marginalized communities\, disproportionately comprised of people of color who are at a political\, social\, and economic disadvantage. The 2017 Policy Briefing\, Power in Action\, will share stories from frontline communities that are harnessing their collective power; provide insights from individuals working within existing structures of political power; and examine funders’ responsibility to generate equitable outcomes. Join us in the capital city this December to build connections\, align strategies\, and transform power into action.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2017-policy-briefing-in-washington-dc/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161212T080000
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SUMMARY:2016 Policy Briefing in Sacramento\, CA
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing \n\n\n\nVISION TO ACTION \n\n\n\nBuilding Power on Shaky Ground\n\n\n\nDecember 12-14\, 2016Sacramento\, CA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY BRIEFING THEMEDuring these times of political and ecological uncertainty\, the visions and actions of those working in the sustainable agriculture and food movement need to be expansive and effective. SAFSF invites you to the West Coast for a continuing conversation about what it will take to ensure that local and national policies all work together to keep these visions alive and make them a powerful source of influence. \n\n\n\nSacramento\, the state capital\, is located in the northern part of California’s Central Valley—a 1.5 million-acre agricultural powerhouse where farmers and farmworkers grow more than 120 crops for market. In this region\, local issues become national (e.g. water\, labor rights\, immigration) and national trends literally change the landscape (e.g. healthier diets\, organic agriculture). The Central Valley is a microcosm of the pressures and positive trends in the American food system. We will consider the opportunities presented in the face of election results while emphasizing the inherent linkages between health and food\, social justice and sustainable agriculture\, democracy and inclusion. Challenging yet inspiring work lies ahead—join us!
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2016-policy-briefing-in-sacramento-ca/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151209T080000
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SUMMARY:2015 SAFSF Policy Briefing in Des Moines\, IA
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual SAFSF Policy Briefing \n\n\n\nBUILDING POWER IN THE CENTER\n\n\n\nFor an Inclusive Food System\n\n\n\nDecember 9-10\, 2015Des Moines\, Iowa \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPOLICY BRIEFING THEME \n\n\n\nPublic policies—from city zoning to state water laws to national dietary guidelines to the federal farm bill—shape food and agriculture in ways that impact all of us. Today\, many of our policies are designed without fully connecting public interests\, environmental concerns\, and shared economic prosperity. And too often\, the policy process fails to engage people at the grassroots level. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us in America’s Heartland\, where we will examine local\, state\, and national policies that can move us closer to an inclusive food system—one that protects public health and the environment and provides food producers and workers with dignity and a good living. Through plenaries\, workshops\, and strategy sessions\, we will explore ways in which philanthropy can support these policies and build the power of the sustainable agriculture and food movement. We hope you will be part of the conversation.
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2015-safsf-policy-briefing-in-des-moines-ia/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20141209T080000
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SUMMARY:2014 SAFSF Policy Briefing in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:SAFSF Inaugural Policy Briefing \n\n\n\nBUILDING POWERFrom Kitchen Tables to Capitol Hill\n\n\n\nDecember 9-11\, 2014Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Farm Bill reauthorization is now in the political rear-view mirror and while not all appetites were satisfied with the law that was enacted\, the reauthorization process revealed that the path to federal legislation is never straight. It veers to the left and right and has become increasingly narrow. However\, new paths to food and farm policy are under construction and being enacted at the local\, state and regional levels. SAFSF’s 2014 Inaugural Policy Briefing in Washington\, D.C. will focus on power building and how grassroots organizing\, storytelling and unlikely alliances can and are leading to important shifts in policy across the country. This year’s keynote speaker\, Jane Kleeb of BOLD Nebraska\, will share stories from her work: organizing farmers and ranchers in Nebraska who oppose the Keystone XL pipeline and building their capacity to engage in policy work. \n\n\n\nThe Policy Briefing event will offer multiple learning opportunities including introductory 101 workshops on policymaking and organizing and two plenary panels focused on building the base for social change and how policy shapes the health of our food system. Concurrent workshops on topics such as land conservation\, trade pacts\, corporate concentration in the food system\, food safety regulations\, immigration\, and the power of media in influencing policy will whet your appetite for more. We hope you will plan to take part in the optional Capitol Hill visits* with Congressional representatives and key committee members. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in Washington D.C. in December. \n\n\n\n*Hill Visits organized in partnership with the National Sustainable Agriculture Association (NSAC).
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/2014-safsf-policy-briefing-in-washington-dc/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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