OUR WORK
Farm Journal Foundation operates a range of interconnected programs that further our education and champion-building efforts. These programs reach stakeholders at all levels – from students embarking on new careers, to farmers who produce our nation’s food, to government officials who craft policies that influence how our entire food system functions. By reaching a diverse range of stakeholders, we can broaden our influence and ultimately create new champions to join our effort in building innovative food systems for all.
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FARMER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We work with farmers, producers, and growers from across the country who are passionate about speaking out for agriculture. Farmer Ambassadors receive ongoing training and education about key issues and frequently meet directly with policymakers and high-level government staff. Farmers are the agricultural industry’s most effective champions, and we are proud to work with a group of community leaders who represent all aspects of American agriculture.
IN-STATE POLICY EVENTS
Our in-state events host federal policymakers in their home districts on tours of our Farmer Ambassadors’ operations or agricultural research facilities at leading universities. Holding localized events allows us to have deeper, more personal discussions with policymakers on pressing issues, and get into specifics about how to put solutions into action.
VOICE OF THE FARMER GARDEN
The Voice of the Farmer Garden is an experiential learning garden managed by Farm Journal Foundation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's headquarters on the National Mall. Visitors to Washington, D.C. can see crops grown across America and learn about agriculture through signs and videos narrated in farmers' own voices.
POLICY RESEARCH
Farm Journal Foundation's policy research highlights the need to invest in agricultural research and innovation and global agricultural development to support food and nutrition security, U.S. national security, and economic grown. This research forms the basis of our policy discussions, stakeholder engagement, and events throughout the year.
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Conservation agriculture can support the long-term viability of farming operations and protect natural resources. Farm Journal Foundation's conservation programs work with farmers and stakeholder organizations both in the U.S. and abroad to help increase the adoption of good agricultural practices that improve productivity, conserve resources, and protect soil health.
VETERINARY WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
The U.S. is facing a critical shortage of food-systems veterinarians working in rural areas. Farm Journal Foundation's Veterinary Workforce Program brings together coalitions of industry leaders to address this issue. We also work with veterinary and pre-veterinary students to prepare them to enter the workforce, and our Veterinary Ambassador program meets with policymakers to educate them on this important issue.