Farm Foundation: Accelerating People & Ideas

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Farm Foundation leverages the power of collaboration between food and agricultural stakeholders to advance agriculture in positive ways. Our unique approach combines the trust and reliability of a “think tank” with the impact and urgency of a “do tank.”

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The Latest from Farm Foundation

THRIVE Africa Pitch Event to boost new solutions for global food challenges

Innovation is needed to improve agriculture and food systems worldwide, and an effort between Farm Foundation, Purdue University and THRIVE Africa will help startup organizations put creative solutions into action.

Call for Nominations

Nominations are open for the Farm Foundation Agricultural Economics Trade Fellowship

The Agricultural Economics Trade Fellowship is a year-long program for one post-Ph.D. agricultural economist with a specialization in ag markets and trade.

Call for Nominations

Nominations for the Farm Foundation’s Cultivators program are now open.

Farm Foundation will select up to six undergraduate or graduate students from accredited North American colleges or universities to participate in the January 2022 Farm Foundation Round Table meeting, which takes place Jan. 11-14, 2022 in Delray Beach, Fl.

Call for Nominations

Nominations for the 2022 Agricultural Scholars Program are now open.

Farm Foundation’s Ag Scholars Program is a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS).

Issue Report

Data Interoperability in Agriculture

High-level overview of data interoperability and its role in creating a productive, resilient, and innovative agriculture system.

From the Blog

The Regenerative Ranching Data Round Up

Continuing Farm Foundation’s work to advance data interoperability in agriculture, The Mixing Bowl, Purdue OATS, Centricity, and other collaborators hosted the Regenerative Ranching Data Round Up on August 24, 2021.

Farm Family Wellness Alliance Expands to Illinois

All Illinois farm families now have access to free mental health and wellness services.

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From the Blog

Adding Conservation Practices to Farm Leases

When adding conservation practices to a farm lease, it is critical to put it in writing.

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Do Cost-Share Payments Increase Cover Crop Area?

Our Agricultural Economics Fellow explores the answer on our blog.

Jerome Lyman Elected to Lead Farm Foundation Board

Dan Basse was elected Vice Chair; two new directors were also appointed.

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Strong Increases in Cash Rental Rates in Iowa

A recent survey shows the first substantial increase since 2013.

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:

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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