The impacts of climate change vary regionally, and farmers in western Pennsylvania are already grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Amid a growing awareness of the deep impact soil […]
Technology, Innovation, and Impact | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
Once a center for the production of steel, iron, and glass, Pittsburgh has reemerged as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, and—relevant to this tour—green building spaces, robotics, artificial intelligence, […]
Fracking in the Coalfields | Site Visit at the 2019 SAFSF Forum
Across the United States, energy extraction and production—from coal mining to oil drilling to fracking to petrochemical manufacturing and more—impact communities and the environment. Energy and agriculture often intersect, whether […]
Soil Health 101: Why is Everyone Talking About Soil Health?
Sponsored by Regenerative Agriculture FoundationCo-Sponsored by Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) “Can Dirt Save the Earth?” asked the New York Times.“What’s the big deal about soil? Everything,” posited Beef Magazine.“One million […]
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WebinarsDeveloping Business Models for Working Forest Riparian Buffers
Sponsored by the William Penn Foundation Robust scientific evidence from decades of research demonstrates the effectiveness of forested riparian buffers in mitigating water pollution from agricultural runoff. Many grant programs […]
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WebinarsFarm Bill Implementation Policy Briefing
Washington, DCMonday, April 29 — Tuesday, April 30Funders-Only Event Registration closed.This past December, Congress finalized the 2018 farm bill––but that was only the first half of the process! Now begins […]
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MeetingsHealthy Soils to Cool the Planet: Philanthropic Opportunities
Relevant links:Regenerative Agriculture FoundationNo Regrets Initiative Co-Sponsored by Regenerative Agriculture Foundation, Climate & Energy Funders Group / BFG, and Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) We have an immediate planetary emergency involving […]
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WebinarsTransformative Strategies for Climate-Friendly Livestock Production
Sponsored by GRACE Communications FoundationCo-sponsored by Environmental Grantmakers Association The rise in intensifying natural disasters like Hurricane Florence brings a new sense of urgency in re-thinking climate change. By 2050, […]
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WebinarsRemoving Structural Barriers for the Next Generation of Farmers: Land, Capital, Gender, and Race
Sponsored by Leichtag Foundation Click here to listen to the webinar recording and view the presentation slides. Resources mentioned during the call include:– Young farmers are the least diverse – […]
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WebinarsFrom Lab to Fork: Critical Questions on Laboratory-Created Animal Product Alternatives
Sponsored by the Nell Newman Foundation, the 11th Hour Project, GRACE Communications Foundation, and TomKat Foundation Co-sponsored by Animal Grantmakers and the Health and Environmental Funders Network (HEFN) Laboratory-created animal […]