Description
Farm Foundation, NFP is a public charity that serves as a catalyst for sound
public policy by providing objective information to foster deeper understanding
of issues shaping the future for agriculture, food systems, and rural regions. It
does not advocate or lobby. Through conferences, workshop and Farm
Foundation® Forums, the Foundation brings stakeholders together to discuss
evolving issues, options to address those issues and the potential consequences
of those options. Through its small grants program, the Foundation works to
develop, disseminate and/or publicly present educational materials or scientific
research findings which contribute to informed discussions and foster debate,
bringing together all stakeholders to foster deeper understanding of issues
affecting agriculture, food systems and rural regions. The Foundation addresses
issues significant across the face of agriculture and rural America—regardless of
geographic, livestock or crop boundaries. Its work focuses in six major areas:
Agriculture in the Environment; Energy and Agriculture; Food, Agricultural
and Trade Policy; Agricultural and Food System Productivity, Research and
Technology; Food Quality, Safety and Consumer Perceptions; and Viability of
Rural Regions.
Purpose
To serve as a catalyst for sound public policy by providing objective information
to foster a deeper understanding of issues shaping the future for agriculture,
food systems and rural regions.
Scope National - United States
Primary Funders
About half of the operating budget of Farm Foundation, NFP is funded by
earnings from the endowment of the trust, Farm Foundation, a separate
supporting organization. The remainder of the budget is generated from
contributions for specific projects, funding from unrestricted gifts made by
individuals and corporations, and cooperative agreements with government
agencies.
Participants & Key Collaborators
The Foundation’s activities involve diverse participants and stakeholders
including representatives of production agriculture, agribusiness, consumers,
food retailing, academics, other foundations, NGOs, government agencies,
rural communities and professional organizations.
Definition of One Health
None
Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy
Projects are evaluated on an individual basis.
Sources of Information
Farm Foundation Web site: http://www.farmfoundation.org/
Contact Sheldon Jones, Vice President
