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SUMMARY:From Lab to Fork: Critical Questions on Laboratory-Created Animal Product Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Nell Newman Foundation\, the 11th Hour Project\, GRACE Communications Foundation\, and TomKat Foundation \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Animal Grantmakers and the Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) \n\n\n\nLaboratory-created animal product alternatives\, such as “clean” meat and genetically engineered meat and dairy replacement products\, are increasingly garnering attention in the media and among investors. These products\, while bold in their goals to reduce factory farming\, have not yet been fully assessed for their impacts on human health or the environment as outlined in the recent “From Lab to Fork” report released by Friends of the Earth. \n\n\n\nOn August 16th\, please join us for a 90-minute webinar and discussion about this emerging wave of products rapidly entering the market. The webinar will offer a moderated discussion with policy and science experts who can explain how these “food-tech” products are produced; highlight regulatory gaps in oversight and their implications; and explore how these products fit in our current understanding of sustainable and healthy foods. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nKathy Sessions\, executive director\, Health and Environmental Funders Network \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Michael Hansen\, senior scientist\, Consumer ReportsPatty Lovera\, assistant director\, Food and Water WatchDana Perls\, senior food and technology campaigner\, Friends of the Earth
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/from-lab-to-fork-critical-questions-on-laboratory-created-animal-product-alternatives-2/
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SUMMARY:From Lab to Fork: Critical Questions on Laboratory-Created Animal Product Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Nell Newman Foundation\, the 11th Hour Project\, GRACE Communications Foundation\, and TomKat Foundation \n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Animal Grantmakers and the Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) \n\n\n\nLaboratory-created animal product alternatives\, such as “clean” meat and genetically engineered meat and dairy replacement products\, are increasingly garnering attention in the media and among investors. These products\, while bold in their goals to reduce factory farming\, have not yet been fully assessed for their impacts on human health or the environment as outlined in the recent “From Lab to Fork” report released by Friends of the Earth. \n\n\n\nOn August 16th\, please join us for a 90-minute webinar and discussion about this emerging wave of products rapidly entering the market. The webinar will offer a moderated discussion with policy and science experts who can explain how these “food-tech” products are produced; highlight regulatory gaps in oversight and their implications; and explore how these products fit in our current understanding of sustainable and healthy foods. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nKathy Sessions\, executive director\, Health and Environmental Funders Network \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Michael Hansen\, senior scientist\, Consumer ReportsPatty Lovera\, assistant director\, Food and Water WatchDana Perls\, senior food and technology campaigner\, Friends of the Earth
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/from-lab-to-fork-critical-questions-on-laboratory-created-animal-product-alternatives/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180719T000000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Food Incentives Funders Summit
DESCRIPTION:This website has resources and information related to the Healthy Food Incentive Funders Summit. This funder-only event brought together the diverse group of private and public institutions that are supporting healthy food incentive programs in communities nationwide. Our goal is to continue to provide a platform for this community of funders to connect and learn from each other and practitioners in the field\, and to understand how your grantmaking fits into the larger national landscape of SNAP incentives\, FINI matching funding and food systems philanthropy. \n\n\n\nSummit Convener – W.K. Kellogg FoundationSummit Partners – SAFSF and Fair Food NetworkA conversation with practitioners- lessons learned from SNAP incentive programsJane Clary Loveless – National Institute of Food and AgricultureChristie Balch – Crossroads Farmers MarketLupe Lopez – Arteaga’s Food CenterAlyssa Auvinen – Washington State Department of HealthWhat we know about the impact of SNAP incentives and where we go from hereChelsea Singleton – Institute for Health Research and Policy\, University of Illinois at ChicagoJeff O’Hara – USDA Agricultural Marketing ServiceCourtney Parks – Gretchen Swanson Center for NutritionHow healthy food incentives contribute to a sustainable and equitable food systemThe Power of Produce: Healthy Food Incentives Empower Families\, Support Farmers and Lift Up CommunitiesAbout the W.K. Kellogg FoundationNEW! SNAP Incentives Toolkit (from AHA Voices for Healthy Kids)Healthy food incentive impacts on direct-to-consumer sales: A Michigan exampleEconomics of Healthy Food Incentives At Michigan Farmers Markets: Study Highlights“Doubling Up” on Produce at Detroit Farmers Markets: Patterns and Correlates of Use of a Healthy Food IncentiveIncreasing Use of a Healthy Food Incentive: A Waiting Room Intervention Among Low-Income PatientsAnalysis of healthy Food Incentive Programs’ Impact on Farmers Market Vendors in Michigan \n\n\n\nBroader Food Systems ResourcesBlueprint for a National Food Strategy
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/healthy-food-incentives-funders-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Healthy Food Incentives Funders Summit
DESCRIPTION:This website has resources and information related to the Healthy Food Incentive Funders Summit. This funder-only event brought together the diverse group of private and public institutions that are supporting healthy food incentive programs in communities nationwide. Our goal is to continue to provide a platform for this community of funders to connect and learn from each other and practitioners in the field\, and to understand how your grantmaking fits into the larger national landscape of SNAP incentives\, FINI matching funding and food systems philanthropy. \n\n\n\nSummit Convener – W.K. Kellogg FoundationSummit Partners – SAFSF and Fair Food NetworkA conversation with practitioners- lessons learned from SNAP incentive programsJane Clary Loveless – National Institute of Food and AgricultureChristie Balch – Crossroads Farmers MarketLupe Lopez – Arteaga’s Food CenterAlyssa Auvinen – Washington State Department of HealthWhat we know about the impact of SNAP incentives and where we go from hereChelsea Singleton – Institute for Health Research and Policy\, University of Illinois at ChicagoJeff O’Hara – USDA Agricultural Marketing ServiceCourtney Parks – Gretchen Swanson Center for NutritionHow healthy food incentives contribute to a sustainable and equitable food systemThe Power of Produce: Healthy Food Incentives Empower Families\, Support Farmers and Lift Up CommunitiesAbout the W.K. Kellogg FoundationNEW! SNAP Incentives Toolkit (from AHA Voices for Healthy Kids)Healthy food incentive impacts on direct-to-consumer sales: A Michigan exampleEconomics of Healthy Food Incentives At Michigan Farmers Markets: Study Highlights“Doubling Up” on Produce at Detroit Farmers Markets: Patterns and Correlates of Use of a Healthy Food IncentiveIncreasing Use of a Healthy Food Incentive: A Waiting Room Intervention Among Low-Income PatientsAnalysis of healthy Food Incentive Programs’ Impact on Farmers Market Vendors in Michigan \n\n\n\nBroader Food Systems ResourcesBlueprint for a National Food Strategy
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/healthy-food-incentives-funders-summit/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
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SUMMARY:Healthy Food\, Healthy Families\, Healthy Communities | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:We all know the phrase\, “it takes a village.” This statement rings true for the Spokane region\, where stakeholders are increasing access to healthy and nutritious food and developing a vibrant local food system from the ground up through the aid of strong relationships. Throughout the day\, you will witness and experience the importance of robust community partnerships that are transforming lives in holistic\, equitable\, and impactful ways. \n\n\n\nTo learn about the broader context of the regional food system\, we will head first to Second Harvest\, a multi-faceted hunger relief network that distributes an average of two million pounds of food each month in 26 counties throughout eastern Washington and northern Idaho\, including to more than 250 food banks\, meal centers\, and mobile markets. Their facilities include a state-of-the-art kitchen space that hosts many education\, nutrition\, and cooking programs for the community. We’ll tour their warehouse\, hear from a number of their community partners\, and participate in a short volunteer activity. \n\n\n\nFor lunch and learning\, we’ll go to Westwood Middle School. Here we will explore the health\, nutrition\, and cultural change outcomes that have resulted from a district-wide school meal scratch cooking program developed in partnership with Empire Health Foundation\, Spokane Regional Health District\, and Washington State University Extension Food $ense Nutrition Education. All 52 schools in the Spokane Public School district\, the second largest school district in Washington state\, now offer healthy\, scratch-cooked meals to K-12 students\, and childhood obesity rates have decreased by 12% across the nine regional school districts that have switched to scratch cooking. \n\n\n\nOur last stop will take us to northwest Spokane to visit River City Youth Ops. Their mission is to create opportunities for youth enrichment in the neighborhood through community engagement\, job training\, and education. We will hear from youth leaders in the program\, take a walking tour of their urban garden plots\, and help harvest produce for sale at a weekly farmers’ market. \n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Second Harvest\, Spokane\, WA● Emily Franko\, Jesuit Volunteer Corps member\, Second Harvest● Kathy Hedgcock\, director of strategic gifts\, Second Harvest● Drew Meuer\, chief development officer\, Second Harvest● Ben Prez\, Washington Service Corps member; coordinator\, Second Harvest at Schools\, Second Harvest● Mindy Wallace\, nutrition education manager\, Second Harvest \n\n\n\nWestwood Middle School\, Spokane\, WA● Raeann Duncar\, SNAP-Ed behavioral economics coordinator\, Washington State University Spokane County Extension● Chef LJ Klinkenberg\, director of nutrition services\, Cheney School District● Laura Martin\, senior program associate\, Obesity Prevention\, Empire Health Foundation● Natalie Tauzin\, healthy eating lead\, Spokane Regional Health District● Lori van Anrooy\, Food $ense program manager\, Washington State University Spokane County Extension \n\n\n\nRiver City Youth Ops\, Spokane\, WA● Dena Carr\, executive director● Maddy Halverson\, farm manager \n\n\n\nAdditional SpeakersJewels Dietrich\, manager of daily operations\, The Women’s HearthAdell Whitehead\, family support services manager\, Martin Luther King\, Jr. Family Outreach Center at East Central Community CenterLinda Westermeyer\, director\, The Better Living Center
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/healthy-food-healthy-families-healthy-communities-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Equity and Sustainability in the Legal Cannabis Industry | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:The food movement has been working hard for decades to rebuild a food system that\, in some ways\, used to exist and was dismantled by consolidation and industrialization. With the legalization of cannabis for recreational use in nine states and medical use in 30 states\, the pressures of consolidation and industrialization are already being felt. There is an opportunity to put sustainability and justice values into policy and practice now and to shape the development of an inclusive and equitable agricultural industry\, but the window of opportunity is short and so far not many funders have been allocating attention and resources to this area. \n\n\n\nSpokane County has more cannabis growers thanany other county in Washington state\, nearly 13% of all producers in the state. On this tour we’ll attempt to at least scratch the surface of this complicated and huge agricultural industry that is currently developing on a state-by-state and often county- by-county level. The day’s discussions will include explorations of environmental sustainability\, social justice\, philanthropy\, and economic\, gender\, and racial equity in the cannabis industry. We’ll have the chance to meet with growers in the region and speak with advocates from other parts of the country. We’ll discuss the organizing power of farmers at the local level in Spokane County\, burgeoning efforts to create regenerative organic agriculture standards for the industry\, and how folks are trying to address equity and justice with new policy (don’t forget who the war on drugs\, especially marijuana\, has most affected). \n\n\n\nThis day-long site visit is offered to participants at the 2018 SAFSF Forum in Spokane\, Washington.\n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Washington’s Finest Cannabis\, Deer Park\, WA● Crystal Oliver\, president and co-founder\, Washington’s Finest Cannabis; executive board member\, Cannabis Farmers Council● Kevin Oliver\, co-founder and chief strategic officer\, Washington’s Finest Cannabis; board member\, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML); executive director\, Washington NORML \n\n\n\nEarthly Organics and Zoobees Doobees\, Liberty Lake\, WA● Clinton Zuber\, owner\, Earthly Organics and Zoobees Doobees \n\n\n\nAdditional Speakers:Andrew Black\, founder and CEO\, Certified Kind\, COFrederick Briones\, principal\, IBH Labs\, CADavid Bronner\, cosmic engagement officer (CEO)\, Dr. Bronner’s\, CAJesce Horton\, board chair\, Resource Innovation Institute; co-founder and former chairman\, Minority Cannabis Business Association; president\, Saints\, Inc.; owner\, Panacea Valley Gardens\, ORAmanda Reiman\, vice president of community relations\, Flow Kana; secretary\, International Cannabis Farmers Association; board member\, Open Cannabis Project; board member\, California Cannabis Tourism Association\, CAA-dae Romero-Briones\, director of programs\, First Nations Development Institute\, CA
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/centering-equity-and-sustainability-in-the-legal-cannabis-industry-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T170000
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SUMMARY:Building a Local Foodshed | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:A thriving regional food system requires a number of sustainable and pro table components: farmers and producers\, processing and distribution systems\, and outlets to consumers and markets at the end. This site visit will explore efforts to cultivate a healthy local foodshed in the Spokane region and highlight many of the exciting efforts taking place at all levels along this continuum. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the day at the three-acre Vets on the Farm demonstration farm\, a program of the Spokane Conservation District that equips veterans with small-scale food production skills through a relationship with Washington State University Spokane County Extension and Spokane Community College. The program is creating a pipeline and network of new small farmers and contributing to the development of a new agricultural corridor in south Spokane. We’ll speak with vets participating in the program to learn about their transformative experiences\, and have a chance to get our hands dirty by helping with the summer harvest or in the greenhouse. \n\n\n\nOn the processing and distribution side\, we’ll learn about LINC Foods. While it could be seen as a food hub like many others across the country\, LINC Foods has also developed as a farmers’ cooperative and utilized a number of different creative integrated capital approaches to financing their business. In addition to providing food hub aggregation and distribution services\, LINC Foods is unique in its creation of a malting business\, Palouse Pint\, that serves the unique needs of the many grain farmer-owners of its co-op. You’ll tour the malt house\, learn about their business structure\, and a bit about the how and why their structure is allowing them to reach profitability three to five years earlier than they might have otherwise. Don’t know what malting is? Don’t worry—you’ll know plenty by the end of the day! \n\n\n\nWe’ll close out the day by visiting the Grain Shed\, a regional collaboration and cooperative venture between a baker\, a pair of brewers\, and a farmer. We’ll meet up with participants from the Pathways to Impact through Grain Production site visit to swap stories while enjoying beer and bread made with Palouse Pint’s grain malt. You’ll get a taste of just how flavorful a healthy local foodshed can be. \n\n\n\nThis day-long site visit is offered to participants at the 2018 SAFSF Forum in Spokane\, Washington.\n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Vets on the Farm\, Spokane\, WA● Vicki Carter\, director\, Spokane Conservation District● Patricia Munts\, extension coordinator\, urban horticulture\, Washington State University Spokane County Extension \n\n\n\nLINC Foods and Palouse Pint\, a project of LINC Foods\, Spokane\, WA● Brian Estes\, procurement and logistics\, LINC Foods● Dan Jackson\, sales and marketing director\, LINC Foods● Joel Williamson\, co-founder\, member-owner\, and maltster\, LINC Foods; brewer\, The Grain Shed \n\n\n\nThe Grain Shed\, Spokane\, WA● Teddy Benson\, brewer● Don Scheuerman\, farmer\, Palouse Colony Farm\, Endicott\, WA● Shaun Thompson Duffy\, chef\, miller\, and baker
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/building-a-local-foodshed-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
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SUMMARY:Uplifting Solutions Developed by and for Rural Communities | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:Conversations about rural communities often focus on the challenges they face. But just like every region\, rural communities are filled with vibrancy\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship. To explore how one community is utilizing their assets to support rural development\, this site visit will take us an hour north of Spokane to Pend Oreille County. The county has a population of just over 13\,000 people who live within about 1\,400 square miles of picturesque rivers\, lakes\, and mountains. Unlike many other rural regions\, Pend Oreille County also has an innovative grant-funded fiber optic internet infrastructure that serves the full county and supports local economic growth efforts. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start the day by visiting the Kalispel Indian Reservation in the community of Usk. The Kalispel Tribe is a strong partner committed to supporting not only the Tribal community\, but also its surrounding neighbors\, and is deeply engaged on many projects related to food sovereignty\, wellness\, and community development. We’ll visit the Camas Center for Community Wellness\, a beautiful facility providing holistic health care and wellness programs to neighboring communities; have a chance to see the grocery store the Tribe is building within an area that is very much a food desert; and hear about the Tribe’s extensive philanthropic work throughout the region. Participants will have an opportunity for hands-on learning around nutritional education and Tribal foods\, and a chance to get up close and personal with the Kalispel buffalo herd while learning about natural resources management efforts. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also head to the Cusick Food Bank to visit with stakeholders from Washington State University Stevens County Extension and learn about their micro-scale Farm to Food Pantry and Farm to School program that is active within a three-county region. A testament to right-scale infrastructure\, the program pays local growers for fresh produce and transports it to food pantries and schools. Join us to learn more about opportunities to partner with community leaders and cultivate health\, wellness\, vitality\, and economic development within rural communities. \n\n\n\nSponsored by Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community \n\n\n\nThis day-long site visit is offered to participants at the 2018 SAFSF Forum in Spokane\, Washington.\n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Kalispel Indian Reservation\, Cusick\, WA● Afton Servas\, public relations coordinator\, Kalispel Tribe of Indians● Matthew Lower\, senior planner\, Kalispel Tribe of Indians● Shantel Whitford\, sous chef\, Kalispel Tribe of Indians● Carol Mack\, retired / former Tribal Extension project director\, WA State University Pend Oreille County Extension \n\n\n\nCusick Food Bank\, Cusick\, WA● Joyce Beach\, volunteer\, Cusick Food Bank● Gary Beach\, volunteer\, Cusick Food Bank● Nils Johnson\, ag and food systems program coordinator\, Washington State University Stevens County Extension\, Colville\, WA
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/uplifting-solutions-developed-by-and-for-rural-communities-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180621T040714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T041115Z
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SUMMARY:Animal Farms: The Spectrum of Sustainability in Beef and Dairy | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join farmers\, advocates\, investors\, and other experts on a day of deep learning\, tromping through wildly healthy pastures\, and being charmed by calves (and their elder herd members\, too). We will rise and shine to be on the road early\, and take advantage of our time on the bus with quick talks\, including background on the dairy and beef industries and distinctions in production methods that differentiate them. We will drive past industrial-scale feedlots and dairies\, and discuss their impact on rural economies\, public health\, water\, air\, and quality of life for neighboring community members. We’ll also hear about legal strategies and coalition efforts to move the dairy and beef industries in a more sustainable and just direction. \n\n\n\nAt Pure Éire Dairy Othello\, WA\, we’ll speak with Jill and Richard Smith\, who spent decades in mega dairies before transitioning—first dabbling in raw milk\, then producing for Organic Valley\, and finally going fully independent with the highest levels of certification through organic and Certified Animal Welfare Approved production. We’ll also observe (and for those who are interested\, participate in!) the morning’s milking\, visit cows grazing on pasture\, tour the processing facility\, and enjoy a BBQ with beef and dairy products (including what may be the world’s best yogurt) from the ranch\, as well as vegetarian options. \n\n\n\nThen it’s back on the bus for more quick talks on efforts and opportunities to shift culture\, markets\, and policy\, including through support for labels that increase the value of high welfare; regenerative products in the marketplace; peer-to-peer learning; and organizing ranchers and communities on issues like country-of-origin labeling (COOL)\, beef checkoff\, and cottage food laws. At Lazy R Ranch in Cheney\, WA we will see and help move cattle; hear from Maurice Robinette and daughter Beth Robinette about holistic and regenerative methods of rotational pasture grazing\, intergenerational transfer\, and much more; and ruminate on what we’ve learned and seen. Plus\, calves! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis day-long site visit is offered to participants at the 2018 SAFSF Forum in Spokane\, Washington.\n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Pure Éire Dairy\, Othello\, WA● Richard Smith\, farmer and owner\, Pure Éire Dairy● Jill Smith\, farmer and owner\, Pure Éire Dairy \n\n\n\nLazy R Ranch\, Cheney\, WA● Maurice Robinette\, farmer and owner\, Lazy R Ranch● Beth Robinette\, farmer and owner\, Lazy R Ranch; co-founder\, Cowgirl Camp; co-founder\, LINC Foods \n\n\n\nAdditional Speakers:Jessica Culpepper\, food project attorney\, Public Justice\, DCErin Eisenberg\, director of partnerships\, TomKat Foundation\, CAKatie Engelman\, operations manager\, Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP)\, ORReginaldo Haslett-Marroquin\, chief strategy officer\, Main Street Project / Regeneration International\, MNUrvashi Rangan\, chief science advisor\, GRACE Communications Foundation\, NYSara Rummel\, engagement manager\, Animal Agriculture Reform Collaborative (AARC)\, MNJohn Smillie\, executive director\, Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC)\, MT
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/animal-farms-the-spectrum-of-sustainability-in-beef-and-dairy-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180621T035353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T040654Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Impact through Grain Production | Site Visit at the 2018 SAFSF Forum
DESCRIPTION:Washington State is ranked fifth among the nation’s top wheat-producing states. The majority of that grain is grown in the Palouse region of southeastern Washington\, a 4\,000 square mile area of unique and scenic rolling hills. Although the United States is a major wheat-producing country\, discussions about how grains fit into sustainable agriculture and food system development are few and far between\, and sustainability in grain production is often overlooked in comparison to fruit\, vegetable\, and animal production. This tour will highlight two major regional initiatives addressing sustainability in grain production. \n\n\n\n\nSteve Lyon\, who was a grain farmer for 13 years and spent the last 23 years as a researcher developing new wheat varieties\, will join us throughout the day to provide context about the region. Steve works with the Washington State University Bread Lab Plant Breeding Program\, which breeds and conducts research on thousands of new and forgotten lines of wheat\, barley\, buckwheat\, and other small grains to identify those that perform well for farmers\, and that are most suitable for craft baking\, cooking\, malting\, brewing\, and distilling. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start out the day by meeting with farmers who are part of the Shepherd’s Grain cooperative\, learning about the no-till practices they employ and the economic realities for many mid- to large-scale grain farmers. You’ll get a chance to meet with several different farmers who will share their deep knowledge and histories of family farming in the region. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also learn about another major initiative in the region that is being spearheaded by Don Scheuerman\, who operates Palouse Colony Farm where he raises heritage grains (also known as landrace grains) for local markets. We’ll learn about how these grains and his production practices and philosophy are unique in the region. Through his collaboration on The Grain Shed in Spokane’s South Perry neighborhood\, Don is helping to develop a direct connection between grain farmers\, processors\, and consumers. At the end of the day\, we’ll meet up with the Building a Local Foodshed tour at the Grain Shed to chew on reflections about the day and share some tasty bites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis day-long site visit is offered to participants at the 2018 SAFSF Forum in Spokane\, Washington.\n\n\n\nHost Organizations:Shepherd’s Grain and R & R Farms Inc.\, Endicott\, WA● Fred Fleming\, co-founder\, Shepherd’s Grain● Mark Richter\, farmer\, R & R Farms Inc.; grower\, Shepherd’s Grain \n\n\n\nPalouse Colony Farm\, Endicott\, WA● Don Scheuerman\, farmer \n\n\n\nThe Grain Shed\, Spokane\, WA● Teddy Benson\, brewer● Shaun Thompson Duffy\, chef\, miller\, and baker● Joel Williamson\, brewer; co-founder\, member-owner\, and maltster\, LINC Foods \n\n\n\nAdditional Speakers:Steve Lyon\, senior scientific assistant\, Washington State University Bread Lab Plant Breeding Program\, WA
URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/pathways-to-impact-through-grain-production-site-visit-at-the-2018-safsf-forum/
CATEGORIES:SAFSF Forum,Tours / Site Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20200930T233922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T233922Z
UID:10000409-1526374800-1526378400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180515T163900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T144405Z
UID:10000281-1526374800-1526378400@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20200930T234600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T234600Z
UID:10000411-1523883600-1523887200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180416T164600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T144157Z
UID:10000280-1523883600-1523887200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20200930T234346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T234346Z
UID:10000410-1523282400-1523286000@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180409T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T144119Z
UID:10000279-1523282400-1523286000@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20200930T235007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T235007Z
UID:10000412-1522407600-1522413000@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180330T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T143913Z
UID:10000278-1522407600-1522413000@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20201001T002408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T002408Z
UID:10000413-1521021600-1521025200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20180314T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T143817Z
UID:10000277-1521021600-1521025200@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T011912
CREATED:20201001T002735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T002735Z
UID:10000414-1518606000-1518609600@www.agandfoodfunders.org
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/
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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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