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Have you registered for next week’s Farm Foundation Forum? Join our panel of experts for the Farm Foundation Forum: Packaging Regulations Impacting Agricultural Trade and Sustainability that will take place Tuesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. Central, via Zoom. This Forum will look at packaging in the fruit and vegetable supply chains. As countries and companies look to limit their packaging footprint, this Farm Foundation Forum will explore how proposed regulations might not only impact supply chains and global food and ag trade but also how these impact producers on the ground. The two-hour presentation will include an opportunity for the audience to participate in a live Q&A with the panelists. Participating in the Forum is free, but registration is required. https://lnkd.in/girs-VHz #farmfoundation #agriculture #trade #sustainability

Farm Foundation Awards in Focus: Dr. Jayson Lusk, R.J. Hildreth Award for Career Achievement in Public Policy, 2024 recipient The R.J. Hildreth Award honors exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to agricultural policy through government service, education, or research. Lusk has spent his career studying what we eat and why we eat it. His research and expertise center around food policy, emerging food issues, consumer behavior, and livestock and meat technology and marketing, to name a few. He is a Farm Foundation Round Table Fellow and a prominent food and agricultural economist, currently serving as the vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University's agricultural programs. We will celebrate his achievement during the Chairman’s Dinner at the June Round Table meeting in Colorado. To learn more about the R.J. Hildreth Award and Lusk, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghfRMJes #award #agricultue #achievement #farmfoundation

We are incredibly grateful to CHS Inc. for their support of the Farm Family Wellness Alliance and Farm Foundation’s Next Generation programs. Through their support of the Farm Family Wellness Alliance, farm families can access confidential mental health services and peer-to-peer support–because no farmer should face challenges alone. Learn more about the Farm Family Wellness Alliance and how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/gGAH2Fvh Likewise, the CHS Foundation’s’ investment in two of Farm Foundation’s Next Generation programs, Young Farmer Accelerator and Young Agri-Food Leaders, is helping the next generation of food and agricultural leaders build strong, multi-generational, multi-stakeholder networks that will have an impact today and well into the future. #agriculture #farmfoundation #support #wellness #farmers

The Farm Family Wellness Alliance provides access to free, anonymous, mental health and wellbeing services. Access is available to any farmer in the United States and their family members aged 16 and older. Learn more and get your free account set up today. https://lnkd.in/g6_Qn6p7 #farmfoundation #mentalhealth #wellness #farmers #farming #agriculture #wellness

Join Us for the Next Farm Foundation® Forum: Packaging Regulations Impacting Agricultural Trade and Sustainability. Tuesday, April 30, at 9 a.m. Central, via Zoom Join Cory Connors with Orora Packaging Solutions and panelists Jeffrey Brandenburg with The JSB Group, Dr. Jason Grant from Virginia Tech, Kevin Kelly with Emerald Packaging, and Tamara Muruetagoiena with the International Fresh Produce Association to discuss packaging rules and regulations impacting US growers and companies. This Forum will look at packaging in the fruit and vegetable supply chains. As countries and companies look to limit their packaging footprint, this Farm Foundation Forum will explore how proposed regulations might not only impact supply chains and global food and ag trade but also how these impact producers on the ground. There is no cost to participate in the Forum, but registration is required. https://lnkd.in/girs-VHz #farmfoundation #forum #packaging #supplychain #agriculture #trade #sustainability

This week, representatives from Farm Foundation participated in the US-EU Collaboration Platform on Agriculture meeting held at the USDA in Washington, D.C. The platform serves as a forum to continue discussions initiated in Brussels on critical agricultural issues, including sustainability, climate change's impact on agriculture, and agri-food trade. Following the meeting, Farm Foundation partnered with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on a day of farm tours. These tours showcased diverse agricultural operations, including Schmidt Farms (Sudlersville, MD), Councell Farms (Cordova, MD), and Cotton & Reed (Washington, D.C.). Additionally, a lunch discussion held at Triple Creek Winery (Cordova, MD) featured insights from various stakeholders across the U.S. agricultural supply chain, providing valuable perspectives on current challenges and opportunities. This combined event fostered a productive exchange of information and collaboration between the US and EU on key agricultural issues, while also offering a firsthand look at the American agricultural landscape. #farmfoundation #agriculture #USDA #farming #food #sustainability

Farm Foundation is proud to announce ADM as a valued addition to our Seeders program. Seeders are a distinguished group of organizations, including established industry leaders, innovative startups, and mission-driven nonprofits, who share Farm Foundation's commitment to advancing agriculture. By joining the Seeders program, you gain access to exclusive benefits while engaging with Farm Foundation on crucial issues facing our sector. To learn more about the Farm Foundation Seeders program, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gEDRFHS2 #agriculture #nonprofit #farmfoundation #innovation

Farm Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Farm Foundation Awards. Farm Foundation’s annual awards program recognizes those who exemplify our mission and values. There are two lifetime achievement awards and two innovator awards. The four award recipients are: - R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award - Dr. Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Farm Foundation Transformational Leadership Award - Dr. Robb Fraley, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto Company - Farm Foundation Innovator of the Year Award - Dr. Stephen ADEJORO, Director, Livestock Industry Foundation for Africa - Farm Foundation Emerging Leader Award - Dr. Yangxuan Liu, Professor and Interim Department Head, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Learn more about the recipients and our awards here: https://lnkd.in/g7Y2iZsa

Does our AG 101 Bootcamp program sound like a good fit for your organization? Designed for seasoned leaders as well as those new to the food and ag sector—including cross-departmental teams, group leaders, board members, senior executives or even your key clients—our bootcamps are taught by industry leaders, academic researchers and other subject matter experts. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/g9-nKM3d #farmfoundation #agriculture #education #innovation #food #leadership #farming

When you feel better, you farm better. The Farm Family Wellness Alliance offers access to a free anonymous online community that empowers farmers and their families to get and give support. Free to all farmers and their families across the US (16+). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g6_Qn6p7 #farming #farmers #wellness #mentalhealth #farmfoundation