Background:
The Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF) was formed in 1991 by funders with a shared interest in economically viable, environmentally sound and socially responsible systems of food production, processing, distribution and consumption. Originally named the Sustainable Agriculture Grantmakers, SAFSF functioned as a working group of the Environmental Grantmakers Association from 1991 until October 2005. SAFSF became a project of Community Partners (www.communitypartners.org) as of November 1, 2005.
Mission:
SAFSF is a broad national network of grantmakers that works to foster communication, shared learning and information exchange about issues connected to sustainable agriculture and food systems. SAFSF seeks to carry out its mission by providing opportunities for collaboration, increasing awareness of the issues as well as funding needs, and expanding beyond the current membership to increase support and funding for organizations that (i) promote sustainable food production; (ii) link to concerns about sustainability of our food system; and/or (iii) connect food production with issues of environmental stewardship, diet and health, and viability of rural communities.
Governance:
The Steering Committee is the primary governance structure for SAFSF. The SAFSF Steering Committee may have up to eleven (11) members. The Steering Committee is responsible for SAFSF's programming, finances, staff supervision and general operation. This leadership body is comprised of committed grant makers seeking to develop SAFSF into a stronger and more influential organization and to fulfill its mission. It is a diverse group of stakeholders representing broadly the interests, organizations and institutions active in the field. Membership will represent grant makers of varying size, geographic distribution and constituency and areas of interest. The Steering Committee meets on a bi-monthly basis (via conference call) and holds in-person meetings twice a year.
For those SAFSF members interested in more information about serving on the Steering Committee, please contact the SAFSF Coordinator.
2009 Steering Committee
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