BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T110000 DTSTAMP:20260723T151004Z CREATED:20260709T233002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T151004Z UID:10000770-1789034400-1789038000@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Links Between Ultra-Processed Foods\, Chronic Disease\, Corporate Power\, and Growing Calls for Government Action DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF)\, Global Alliance for the Future of Food (GA)\, Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN)\, and Philanthropy New York. \n\n\n\nUltra-processed foods (UPFs) make up half of U.S. adult diets — and close to 70% for children. New U.S.-focused research published in the American Journal of Public Health links UPF consumption to chronic disease\, cognitive impairment\, and addiction — and exposes how major tobacco companies engineered the modern UPF industry. As we learn more about the dangers that UPFs pose to public health and confront the corporate influence that makes them readily available\, the need for public education and policy change becomes increasingly urgent. \n\n\n\nIn response\, a growing movement of funders\, together with doctors\, scientists\, educators\, and policy advocates\, launched FedUp! to realize a shared vision: a nation nourished by real food\, not UPFs. This science-first public education movement translates UPF research for families\, communities\, and policymakers\, promotes innovative collaboration among individuals and institutions\, supports results-driven grantmaking\, and offers a trusted platform for new philanthropic investment in this space. \n\n\n\nJoin this webinar to hear from expert scientists about how corporations have intentionally shaped the systems\, products\, and narratives behind UPFs\, the policy reform landscape\, and how to get involved with FedUP! \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nRachel Roller\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Dohmen Company Foundation (Moderator)\n\n\n\nKelly D. Brownell\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus in the Sanford School of Public Policy Affiliate\, Duke Global Health Institute\n\n\n\nScott Faber\, Senior Vice President\, Environmental Working Group\n\n\n\nAshley Gearhardt\, Ph.D.\, Chair\, Clinical Science Area\, University of Michigan\n\n\n\nBrad Leibov\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, EarthShare\n\n\n\nLaura A. Schmidt\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Institute for Health Policy Studies\, School of Medicine\, University of California at San Francisco\n\n\n\nLindsey Smith Taillie\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Global Food Research Program\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is open to all funders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Funder-Only Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you a funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/understanding-the-links-between-ultra-processed-foods-chronic-disease-corporate-power-and-growing-calls-for-government-action/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ultra-Processed-Foods-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T235959 DTSTAMP:20260806T190750Z CREATED:20260806T031338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T190750Z UID:10000778-1789430400-1789516799@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Deadline: Open Call for Ideas for Critical Conversations DESCRIPTION:The future of a resilient\, just\, and democratic food and agriculture system relies on more connected communities\, aligned strategies\, and increased resources. SAFSF recognizes the need for diverse capital partners to better coordinate around specific levers of change and regional opportunities\, in alignment with the communities they serve. We also hear the need for more candid\, strategic\, and regionally accessible gatherings that can grow investment in food systems and foster greater alignment within and beyond the funder community.  \n\n\n\nThat’s why we are launching ‘Critical Conversations’—a member-driven series of in person gatherings in 2027. As previously announced\, the SAFSF Forum will happen every 18 months\, which gives our membership the space to meet in more focused ways next year. This is an opportunity for funders to lead and dive deeper on issues and opportunities that require more alignment.  \n\n\n\nThis is an Open Call to SAFSF Members to partner with SAFSF to host Critical Conversations in 2027. Together\, we’ll create catalytic conversations that strengthen relationships\, spark collaboration\, and grow investment in resilient\, just\, and democratic food systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nSUBMIT YOUR IDEA URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/deadline-open-call-for-ideas-for-critical-conversations/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SAFSF-DAY2-664-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260903T155603Z CREATED:20260723T041320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T155603Z UID:10000772-1789650000-1789653600@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Gather Round Monthly Membership Call DESCRIPTION:The Gather Round Monthly Membership Calls\, held on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1 pm PST / 4 pm EST\, serve as a regular “drop in” space for SAFSF members. These calls are focused on connection and continuing dialogue on topics explored in virtual learning events and other programs hosted by SAFSF during the month.  \n\n\n\nWe want to hear what’s top of mind for you\, what you are wrestling with\, and what topics you want to explore deeper. Each call will have a different topic. \n\n\n\nCome share what you are hearing and reflecting on with your peers. This is a space to connect\, listen\, and learn from one another—all SAFSF members are welcome! \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for SAFSF members. Registering below will automatically register you for Gather Round each month. \n\n\nTo register for Gather Round\, you must be logged in and a member of SAFSF. \nPlease log in or register for an account. URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/gather-round-monthly-membership-call-3/ CATEGORIES:Gather Round,Member Only,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Gather-Round.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260803T195720Z CREATED:20260730T202500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T195720Z UID:10000777-1790240400-1790247600@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:The Billion-Dollar Plate: Institutional Procurement as Climate Strategy DESCRIPTION:Co-Hosted by Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) and Builders Vision \n\n\n\nInstitutional procurement — the multi-billion dollar purchasing power of schools\, hospitals\, universities\, and government agencies across the country — is one of the most underleveraged drivers of food system transformation. When institutions commit to purchasing food that is grown locally with regenerative practices\, it can reshape local food economies\, reward climate-resilient agricultural practices\, and create durable market signals that support a transition away from extractive\, fossil fuel dependent food production and toward an agriculture system that supports biodiversity\, protects waterways\, and sequesters carbon in healthy soils. \n\n\n\nDuring this year’s NYC Climate Week\, SAFSF and Builders Vision will bring together food and agriculture funders and climate funders around a shared opportunity: leveraging institutional purchasing power to drive climate-resilient land use\, strengthen regional food supply chains\, and drive measurable reductions in food system greenhouse gas emissions. \n\n\n\nThis event will launch a two-year initiative building a coordinated national funder strategy on institutional procurement. Participants will leave with a shared framework for how procurement advances resilient land use\, food systems transformation and community-based stewardship\, and a pathway for continued collaboration. \n\n\n\nMeeting Goals\n\n\n\n(1) Relationship and trust-building between food and agriculture funders and climate funders who have not previously coordinated on procurement;(2) A shared entry-point framework connecting institutional procurement with resilient land use\, food systems transformation\, and community-based stewardship\, and(3) Establish concrete next steps for continuing to collaborate on the development of a national funder strategy. \n\n\n\nInvitees\n\n\n\nInvitees for this event include climate-focused foundations with food system or land use portfolios\, regional and national food and agriculture funders\, and experts on institutional food procurement. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person event open to funders by invitation only\, and space is limited. If you are a funder interested in attending\, please fill out the form below with your information\, and we will reach out should space become available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Title(Required)Organization(Required)\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/the-billion-dollar-plate-institutional-procurement-as-climate-strategy/ CATEGORIES:In Person Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carrots-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260904T161110Z CREATED:20260819T173731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T161110Z UID:10000779-1790686800-1790690400@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Report Back: Integrated Capital Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:If you are thinking of joining the SAFSF Integrated Capital Community of Practice\, this session will provide an overview of the program and feature participant perspectives from the inaugural cohort.  SAFSF launched the Integrated Capital Community of Practice in partnership with Sacred Futures with the goal of equipping funders with the tools\, peer relationships\, and internal strategies needed to overcome organizational barriers between programs and investments and move more capital into impact-aligned opportunities across food and agriculture. \n\n\n\nHere is some of what the inaugural class had to say about the experience: \n\n\n\n“I would highly recommend this program to colleagues interested in learning about integrated capital\, regardless of where they are in their journey. The program combines strong technical content with practical examples and real-world use cases that make the concepts actionable. Just as valuable was the opportunity to build relationships with a diverse group of peers who brought different perspectives and experiences to the discussion. Those connections enriched the learning experience and created an ongoing community of practitioners who can continue sharing ideas\, resources\, and support well beyond the program itself.” \n\n\n\n“Building relationships with other folks in philanthropy who are interested in moving the needle on integrated capital\, deepening skills and knowledge\, regular opportunities to workshop current projects\, or even envision what you might build and case-making ideas.” \n\n\n\n“So much care and curation went into this that the program felt very intentional and well-rounded. The programming seemed to meet the needs of everyone in some way or another.” \n\n\n\nCome hear from participants about the impact of this program on their funding strategy\, meet the program guide\, Charity May of Sacred Futures\, and get your questions answered about the program. Registration for the 2027 cohort is open until October 2! \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimber LanningLocal First Arizona\nKimber is Founder and CEO of Local First Arizona\, a statewide organization implementing innovative strategies for new models of economic development that create vibrant and thriving local economies. Lanning is an entrepreneur\, business leader and community development specialist who works to cultivate strong self-reliant communities and inspire a higher quality of life for people across Arizona. Lanning’s passions\, which are seen throughout her work\, include fostering economic resilience\, increasing access to capital\, and rebuilding food\, energy and financial systems so they create opportunity for all. \n\n\n\nLanning has grown Local First Arizona into a widely respected organization that is leading the nation in implementing systems and policies to ensure a level playing field for entrepreneurial endeavors of all sizes. With over 3\,000 business members and four statewide offices\, Lanning leads a team of 68 staff who work on a diverse array of programs ranging from healthy local food access\, entrepreneurial development in under resourced communities\, and rural community development\, each of which plays a part in building sustainable and resilient local economies. \n\n\n\nLanning is consistently recognized and has received numerous awards for her diverse work and extensive leadership. In 2014\, Lanning was recognized as the Citizen Leader of the Year by the International Economic Development Council\, a pivotal moment in recognizing the use of Localist policies as a force for economic development. Her work in promoting adaptive reuse in Phoenix’s urban core was recognized by the American Planning Association\, which presented Lanning with the Distinguished Citizen Planner Award in 2013. Lanning has also been named one of the “50 Most Influential Women in Arizona” (Arizona Business Magazine)\, was the recipient of the Athena Award by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in 2013\, and was the 2014 Leader of the Year in Public Policy (Arizona Capitol Times). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily YuNewman’s Own Foundation \nEmily is committed to driving innovations that ensure everyone can be healthy and thrive. A social entrepreneur\, speaker\, and published author with more than 20 years of experience in the social sector\, Emily is changing how change is made to tackle society’s most pressing challenges. \n\n\n\nEmily helps Newman’s Own Foundation realize its mission of nourishing and transforming the lives of children who face adversity as its Chief Partnerships and Program Officer. In this role\, Emily forges innovative initiatives ranging from grant cycles and strategic planning to dynamic collaborations with cross-sector partners. Prior to this current role\, Emily served as editor of the book\, Community Engagement: Strategic Skills for Public Health Practice published by APHA Press; founded AI PRIORI®\, a no code software that centers community voices in AI generated responses; and led The BUILD Health Challenge®\, a funding collaborative that supported more than 55 communities across the US working to advance health equity. \n\n\n\nHonors include being chosen as a Halcyon Fellow\, Center for Community Investment Field Catalyst Fellow\, and a Terrance Keenan Institute Fellow. Emily also serves as an Advisory Council Member for both the Beeck Center for Social Innovation at Georgetown University and APHA’s Publication Board. Previously\, she served as a Board member of Grantmakers in Health and Co-chair of the Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy\, Washington\, DC\, steering committee. She earned her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business and her BS from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all funders\, please register below. \n\n\n\n \n \n Funder-Only Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you a funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/report-back-integrated-capital-community-of-practice/ CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ForumImage-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T121500 DTSTAMP:20260831T195521Z CREATED:20260831T181408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T195521Z UID:10000780-1790766000-1790770500@www.agandfoodfunders.org SUMMARY:Building Indigenous Food Infrastructure Through Community-Controlled Investment DESCRIPTION:This session is co-hosted by SAFSF\, the EFOD Collaborative and First Nations Development Institute. \n\n\n\nThis conversation offers funders\, investors\, and practitioners a window into how two Indigenous-owned enterprises are repairing longstanding infrastructure and market gaps in their respective communities\, and highlights the critical role that integrated capital and practitioner-led technical assistance play in land acquisition deals. \n\n\n\nNative Wise LLC (Fond du Lac Reservation) and Bidii Baby Foods LLC (Navajo Nation) are building market channels and infrastructure for regenerative\, place-based food economies. Together they demonstrate how Indigenous producers are designing food systems that are ecologically sound and economically viable despite persistent structural barriers in capital and land access. Both enterprises became members of the EFOD Collaborative network through a recently launched funding partnership with the First Nations Development Institute\, and have received a range of support in the form of technical assistance\, grants\, and non-extractive capital to secure land.    \n\n\n\nNative Wise LLC\, owned and operated by David and Patra Wise\, operate a 380 acre historic ranch on the Fond Du Lac Reservation through a USDA partnership. Native Wise funds most of its infrastructure projects with revenue from USDA certified Bison meat products\, wild rice\, maple syrup\, and honey sold to neighboring city Whole Foods stores and local restaurants\, including the Sioux Chef and his restaurant Owamni. In 2025\, Native Wise LLC received a 0% interest $250K investment and a $50K general operating grant from EFOD’s integrated capital fund to expand their ranch and support the reintroduction of Native plant species\, bison\, and the critically endangered Ojibway Spirit horse as part of their broader land revitalization work. \n\n\n\nBidii Baby Foods LLC\, founded by Zach and Mary Ben on the Navajo Nation\, is a small family farm and agricultural cooperative that produces dehydrated and freeze-dried baby food made from traditional crops. Nearly 30% of families on the Navajo Nation lack electricity\, and fresh food often requires a 50-mile drive. Bidii Baby Foods LLC addresses both storage and accessibility challenges with nutrient-dense\, shelf-stable products that are also rooted in ancestral foodways. In 2025\, Bidii Baby Foods LLC received technical assistance (TA) through EFOD’s TA program to close on an agricultural property and traditional food manufacturing facility. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nMary Ben\, Co-Founder\, Bidii Baby Foods LLC\n\n\n\nRichard Elm-Hill\, Director\, Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments\, First Nations Development Institute \n\n\n\nMonica Cadena\, Communications and Storytelling Director\, EFOD Collaborative\n\n\n\nCiara Segura\, Director\, Strategy and Resource Mobilization EFOD Collaborative (Moderator) \n\n\n\nDavid Wise\, Owner\, Native Wise LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Funder-Only Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formRegisterName*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Are you a funder?*\n \n Yes\, I am affiliated with a funding organization.\n SAFSF defines funders as staff\, board members\, trustees\, donors\, program officers\, and other professionals from organizations using grantmaking or investments as a core strategy to fulfill their mission.\nThis field is hidden when viewing the formEvent Name\nIt may take longer than expected to process your submission\, please only click submit once.\n Submit URL:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/event/building-indigenous-food-infrastructure-through-community-controlled-investment/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.agandfoodfunders.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unnamed-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR