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Perspective: Gaining a Deeper Understanding on Innovation and Collaboration in Agriculture

Farm Foundation Field to Future participant, Gillian Villa, reflects on her experience attending a professional conference with her cohort.

 
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Farm Foundation Forum Discussed the Agricultural Platforms of the Candidates for President of the United States

Held on September 9 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., the Forum was moderated by Kristina Peterson from the Wall Street Journal, with Kip Tom, co-lead of the Farmers and Ranchers for Trump Coalition, representing the Republican platform and Rod Snyder, former senior advisor for agriculture for EPA in the Biden-Harris Administration, representing the Democratic platform.

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Farm Foundation Book Club Discusses “The New Breadline”

The Farm Foundation Book Club held its third-quarter event on October 3rd to discuss "The New Breadline" by Jean-Martin Bauer, which centers on hunger and food security.

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November 2024 Forum
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Growing Together: Trends and Transformation in U.S. Agriculture Labor

The November Farm Foundation® Forum, Growing Together: Trends and Transformation in U.S. Agriculture Labor, will highlight some of the findings from a recent multi-day symposium that explored the future of the U.S. agricultural workforce. The Forum will be held via Zoom on November 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CST.

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New Award Added to Farm Foundation 2025 Awards

Nominations accepted through November 15, 2024.

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Farm Foundation Innovation and Education Campus Now Open

Nearly 150 people joined Farm Foundation in Libertyville, Illinois, to celebrate the grand opening of the Farm Foundation Innovation and Education Campus in Libertyville, Illinois.

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STAFF NEWS

Announcing New Vice President of Programs and Strategic Impact, and Other Staff Promotions

New roles for three key staff members announced.

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Post-Event Report

Symposium on U.S. Farm Labor Conditions Discussed Sector’s Diverse Challenges and Opportunities

The symposium consisted of a two-day conference plus a one-day farm tour centered around the theme of U.S. agricultural labor conditions, challenges, and solutions.

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Next Generation

2024 Ag Scholars Present Research at USDA

The 2024 USDA ERS/Farm Foundation Agricultural Scholars recently completed their cohort year, presenting their capstone projects at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to USDA Economic Research Service staff during the second week of September.

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2024 Congressional Fellows Travel to St. Louis

Six congressional staff members recently traveled to St. Louis to participate in the 2024 Farm & Field Congressional Fellowship program.

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GFFPI Holds Second Workshop on Agricultural Trade and Sustainability

On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Farm Foundation participated in the second Global Forum for Farm and Policy Innovation (GFFPI) workshop, held in Washington D.C. The focus of the workshop was “measuring sustainability outcomes to facilitate agricultural trade.”

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Farm Foundation Elects Three New Directors to Board

Three new directors were elected to service on the Farm Foundation Board at the board’s June meeting.

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Project Report

Inaugural Farm Foundation CAFE Workshop Invites Students Into Food and Agriculture Sector

In May, students in the first cohort of the Farm Foundation CAFE (Careers in Food and Agriculture Exploration) Student Workshop grew their career readiness skills and explored future options available in food and agriculture.

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Global Ag Trade and Sustainability: Gaps and Opportunities

The May 2024 Farm Foundation® Forum, Global Ag Trade and Sustainability: Gaps and Opportunities, outlined some of the key debates happening in agri-food trade, and explore opportunities for better understanding of sustainability policies and goals which impact agricultural trade.

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Turning Ideas Into Action

Since 1933, Farm Foundation has united diverse perspectives and non-partisan objectivity to advance agriculture.  We do more than collaborate. We motivate momentum to achieve tangible results that address the urgent issues facing our industry, including the following:

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Farmer Health

The stresses of farming have an enormous impact on farm workers. Farm Foundation creates practical solutions for all aspects of wellbeing, including mental, physical and financial health.

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Digital Agriculture

We’re examining how to best leverage new technologies, such as big data, internet connectivity, drones, DNA scans, gene editing and precision agriculture, for positive social and economic results.

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Conservation and Sustainability

We build bridges with regulators, producers and consumers to create workable solutions that protect and improve natural resources.

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Market Development and Access

From well-developed trade agreements to improved infrastructure, we’re bringing people together to make sure we meet consumer demand for food, fuel and industrial products.

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Here’s What We’re Working on Now

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Digital Agriculture

Advancing Data Interoperability in Agriculture

We aim to scale the practical application of the digital exchange of information in ag production systems across the value chain.

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Farm Family Wellness Alliance

Providing farm families with access to confidential, pre-paid, ongoing mental health and wellness services.

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Ag Trade

Trade Resource Center

Improve your knowledge and understanding of the key trade issues affecting food and ag.

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Project Partnership Opportunities

Interested in working with us to impact food and ag? Let's talk.

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