Building equitable and resilient local food systems requires coordination of community efforts across and beyond the food system. Food policy councils help fulfill this role for over 300 jurisdictions across […]
Sustainable Fibers vs. Fast Fashion: Opportunities to Reshore the U.S. Fiber System
Hosted by SAFSF and The Honorable Chellie Pingree for members of Congress and their staffers Today, nearly two-thirds of all the fibers we wear and use are made from oil. […]
2023 SAFSF Forum Recap
Over 200 attendees gathered for three days in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. for the 2023 SAFSF Forum. During our time together, we dug into deep conversations about promising solutions […]
June 2023 Policy Connection
The Policy Connection is a regular digital publication for SAFSF members, providing insights into key policy issues for sustainable agriculture and food systems. Blog post will now be embedded within the recurring […]
Farmland Access 101: Innovative Strategies toward Landscape Change
Co-hosted by SAFSF and Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Here in the Midwest, farmland access tops the list of barriers facing emerging farmers (which includes those new to farming as well as […]
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WebinarsFarm Bill Platforms from the Field – Strengthening Food and Nutrition Security
Co-hosted with Grantmakers In Health (GIH). The nutrition title of the farm bill authorizes several essential food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Gus Schumacher Nutrition […]
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WebinarsSAFSF Policy Staff on the Move in Washington, D.C.
Last week, Traci Bruckner, SAFSF, senior director, public policy, and Maggie Mascarenhas, SAFSF, public policy associate were in D.C. for Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) and Environmental Grantmakers Association’s (EGA) […]
SAFSF 2023 Farm Bill Principles: Supporting Equitable and Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Fiber Systems
The farm bill is the most significant piece of legislation Congress enacts (roughly every 5 years) that has a direct impact on farming livelihoods, how food is produced, what kinds […]
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WebinarsFarm Bill Platforms From the Field—Conservation Coalition
Join us to hear from coalition members about the Conservation Coalition’s Consensus Agenda for the 2023 Farm Bill. This is a free, funder-only event. Registration is required. […]
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WebinarsCrop Insurance Reform and 2023 Farm Bill Opportunities
Join the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF), and the Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA) for Funder Policy Briefing: Crop Insurance Reform and 2023 Farm Bill Opportunities. The National Sustainable […]