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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

Expert Essay

Farm Foundation Contributes Perspective on Ukraine in 2022 GAP Report

Farm Foundation Agricultural Economics Trade Fellow Dr. Amanda Countryman published an Expert Essay within the 2022 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report).

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Next Generation

Farm Foundation Selects January 2023 Cultivators

The January 2023 Cultivators will present their research at the Round Table meeting in Savannah, Georgia.

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New Hires

Farm Foundation Team Grows

Farm Foundation is excited to announce two new hires. Amanda Martin is our new manager of annual giving. Ellen Prather is our new marketing and design coordinator. Welcome to the team, Amanda and Ellen!

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Recording Available

Farm Foundation Forum on 2023 Farm Bill

The recording and presentation slides for the December Farm Foundation Forum: What to Expect From the 2023 Farm Bill, are available for download.

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Digital Agriculture

Fixing the Soil Health Tech Stack Now: An 8-Step Action Plan

Rob Trice's article summarizes Farm Foundation's work to date on the soil health tech stack and delivers a plan for next steps.

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Event Storming

Where’s My Stuff?: Supply Chain Virtual Event Storming

This multistakeholder virtual event on November 7 and 8 will focus on developing a trusted framework for standardized and sovereign data sharing in supply chains. Presented in partnership with the Supply Chain Optimization and Resilience (SCORe) Coalition/ASTM standards development process.

Farm Foundation Forum

Ag Trade and Commodity Outlook for 2023

The November Farm Foundation® Forum, "Ag Trade and Commodity Outlook for 2023", will take a look at the year ahead in terms of what to expect for U.S. markets and agricultural trade in 2023. The discussion will provide a broad perspective, covering topics such as US-China trade and the EU Farm to Fork strategy.

Partnership Announcement

New Global Collaboration Platform for Farm Policy and Innovation Launched

The newly launched Global Forum on Farm Policy and Innovation will work to increase the sustainability of agriculture across the world. Farm Foundation is an inaugural partner.

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Issue Report

Could Climate Produce a Revolutionary 2023 Farm Bill?

This Farm Foundation Issue Report provides an initial and brief look at the potential for climate change to drive revolutionary changes in a farm bill. It focuses on two initial concepts that could be built around farm support and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but also notes the multiple paths towards revolutionary status in 2023.

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Recording Available

Farm Foundation Forum: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture

Learn about upcoming U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation changes affecting antibiotic use in livestock production. The conversation also addressed proper stewardship of antifungals in crop production.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Next Generation: Farm Foundation Cultivators

The call for nominations for the January 2023 Cultivators is now open, until November 8, 2022. Six undergraduate or graduate students will be selected to attend the January 2023 Farm Foundation Round Table meeting. Learn more and nominate a student.

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Issue Report

A Primer on Farm to Fork: European Agriculture in Transition?

This Farm Foundation Issue Report provides an overview of the EU’S Farm to Fork initiative, its possible impact on agricultural production levels and food prices, and examines some of the issues that will need to be addressed if Farm to Fork is to secure its multifaceted objectives.

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Issue Report

The Future of Food and Agricultural Trade with China

This Farm Foundation Issue Report provides a summary of insights gained from agriculture stakeholders on the future of U.S. agricultural trade with China.

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Friends of Farm Foundation

Become a Friend of Farm Foundation Today!

Friends of Farm Foundation is an opportunity to participate and lend your voice to help make a positive impact on the future of agriculture. By becoming a Friend, your support will help with our continuing efforts to develop programs, foster dialogue, and invest in vital research projects to achieve our vision of building a future for farmers, our communities, and our world. At the same time, you will have opportunities to expand your network, provide input and have early access to Farm Foundation work. Please consider being a Friend, and supporter of Farm Foundation today.

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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:

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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