Farm Foundation Impact & Insights 2025 Issue 2 | | |
Welcome to the latest edition of Catalyst, your go-to source for the latest updates from the Farm Foundation. In this issue, we’re excited to share the impactful work we’ve been doing. We’re also refreshing this newsletter to bring you even more ways to connect and engage with us. Stay tuned for fresh content and new opportunities! Have feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear from you—reach out to our team anytime! | |
The Farm Foundation 2024 Impact Report is now available!
| | We’re thrilled to unveil our latest Impact Report, a testament to a year marked by collaboration, innovation, and progress in the food and agriculture sector. | This report highlights the transformative initiatives, groundbreaking research, and powerful partnerships that are driving meaningful change in the industry. | Join us in celebrating these achievements and exploring ways you can contribute to this momentum! | | | Applications are being accepted for our “Careers in Ag and Food Exploration (CAFE) Student Workshop,” a two-day immersive experience introducing students to diverse careers in agriculture and food systems. The workshop is open to freshmen and sophomore undergraduate students at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. All expenses (travel, hotel, registration, meals) will be covered. | | Nominate a Student for the Cultivator Program! | | The Farm Foundation Cultivator Program offers exceptional students the opportunity to engage with industry leaders at the July 2025 Farm Foundation Round Table in Spokane, WA. | Eligible nominators (deans, directors, or department chairs) must submit nominations by April 14, 2025, including the student’s resume/CV and a summary of their proposed presentation. | | | Unlock Leadership Potential with our Ag 101 Bootcamps | | Farm Foundation’s Ag 101 Bootcamps offer an immersive, on-farm experience designed to deepen understanding of the complex challenges in today’s food and agriculture sectors. Through hands-on learning and expert-led discussions, participants gain valuable insights into the evolving agricultural landscape, positioning them to make informed decisions and drive innovation in their fields. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and expand your professional network with Farm Foundation. | | Host Your Next Event at the Innovation and Education Campus | | Looking for a dynamic space for your next meeting, retreat, or training? The Innovation and Education Campus offers a range of rental options, from individual buildings to the entire facility, to accommodate your needs. | | Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, industry workshop, or educational program, IEC provides state-of-the-art amenities in a versatile setting. With a prime location and flexible configurations, this space is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and growth. Explore the possibilities and make IEC the home for your next impactful event. | | Farm Foundation Forums are designed to engage a full range of stakeholders in informed dialogue on timely food, agricultural and rural policy issues. | | Archived materials for past Farm Foundation Forums are available on the Farm Foundation website and YouTube Channel. Our recent forum was: | | Our recent forum, Farm Foundation Forum: State of the Agriculture Union, can be viewed here. | | | If you have suggestions for future forum topics or would like to engage with suggesting speakers, please reach out to Tim Brennan, VP of Programs and Strategic Impact, and share your ideas. | | Upcoming Forum - Tuesday May 13 | | Farm Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Farm Foundation Awards. Farm Foundation’s annual awards program recognizes those who exemplify our mission and values. | | The awards ceremony will take place during the July 2025 Farm Foundation Round Table meeting in Spokane, Washington. | | We’re thrilled to welcome this accomplished group of rising professionals in agri-food and agri-business. Participants will embark on a year-long journey of leadership development, networking, and industry insight. | | Congratulations to this year’s participants! Meet the cohort and explore the program here. | | A Gift of Hope for Farm Families | | Farm Foundation is honored to receive a generous gift from rancher Riley Boschma and her children in support of the Farm Family Wellness Alliance. This heartfelt contribution honors Riley’s late husband, Jimmy Boschma, a respected rancher and entrepreneur whose life was tragically impacted by the challenges of mental health. | Through this gift, Riley and their five children are turning personal loss into a mission of hope—helping ensure that farmers and their families have the support they need. | | | Learn more about this initiative and how you can support mental health in agriculture here. | | A Collaborative Look at Biotech Acceptance | | At our January Round Table Meeting, we held an engaging and interactive event storming session, during which we explored the perspectives of producers, regulators, consumers, and investors. Each group shared unique insights, identified challenges, and brainstormed actionable solutions to build trust and drive innovation in biotechnology. | | Farm Foundation Joins Ignite by 4-H Summit | | Farm Foundation proudly participated in the Ignite by 4-H Summit in Washington, D.C., focusing on enhancing leadership, education, and youth workforce readiness in food and agriculture. | | Foundation leaders engaged with the National 4-H Council to deepen partnerships, led an insightful panel discussion, and participated in traditional 4-H activities, connecting with young leaders nationwide. | | Join Farm Foundation Next Gen alum Mya O. Price on Thursday, April 10, 2025, for the inaugural panel discussion, "Tracing the Legacy: Black Farmers and the Fight for Equity." Panelists include Farm Foundation Round Table fellow and board member Jewel Bronaugh, president and CEO of the 1890 Universities Foundation, and 2023 Farm Foundation Innovator of the Year Award winner PJ Haynie, owner of Haynie Farms. Learn more | | Farm Foundation is an accelerator of practical solutions for agriculture. Our mission is to build trust and understanding at the intersections of agriculture and society. Our vision is to build a future for farmers, our communities, and our world. | | | | |
