How do entire foodsheds or communities transition from conventional to regenerative food systems? What are the levers of change? What are the hurdles to overcome? And how is regenerative agriculture putting down roots at a regional level in the Northeast? Meet some of the people and organizations laying the groundwork for scaling regenerative agriculture in the Hudson Valley, as we connect the dots across the food system, from producers to consumers to scientists to activists, and learn how regenerative agriculture intersects with other values in the food movement.
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BK ROT Wins 2021 CFF Champions Award
BK Rot of Brooklyn, NY has been named the winner of the 2021 Community Food Funders Champions Award! Six funders in the CFF network, plus the 2020 winner, Hattie Carthan Community Food Projects, comprised the selection committee. BK Rot was chosen in recognition of their community-based food waste hauling and composting programs, environmental and social justice principles, and youth development. Put together they represent the triple bottom line approach to food systems change.
Recap: Farm and Food Business Viability for Thriving Communities
On May 26th CFF partnered with the Joyce & Irving Goldman Family Foundation, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, to host a funder briefing titled Farm and Food Business Viability for Thriving Communities. We heard from member organizations of the Agricultural Viability Alliance who provide 1:1 business technical assistance to farm and food businesses in the northeast. We also heard from Lee Hennessy, founder and owner of Moxie Ridge Farm, whose story of success is tied to the technical assistance he received from Alliance members.
Recap: Towards a NYC COVID-19 Food Response in 2021
On May 4th, CFF partnered with the New York State Health Foundation to host a funder briefing titled, Towards a NYC COVID-19 Food Response in 2021. The purpose of the call was to hear the past and future work of the NY Food 20/20 project, a partnership of three leading food policy research institutions in NYC to assess the effects of Covid-19 on our food system, and make recommendations to bolster food security.
Farm and Food Business Viability for Thriving Communities
The Agricultural Viability Allianceis made up of members who work to support the farmers and food businesses of this region to create a thriving, sustainable and more resilient food system. By providing essential 1-to-1 business support they reduce the stress and increase the stability and confidence of these foundational businesses while encouraging start ups. Join CFF as we hear from technical assistance providers, as well as the entrepreneurs they support, to understand this critical resource and how we can better support a thriving local food system
Towards a NYC COVID-19 Food Response in 2021
The NY Food 20/20 Project is a collaboration of 3 leading food policy research institutions in NYC. Their goal is to provide evidence to help New York City and State policy makers, health professionals, activists, community organizations, food businesses, and residents rebuild a more resilient and equitable local food system following the COVID-19 pandemic. Join CFF to hear from the researchers as they review findings and research goals for 2021.
Announcing grantees: CFF 2020 Food Movement Support Fund
CFF is proud to announce the 16 organizations recieving a grant from the CFF 2020 Food Movement Support Fund. Read about them here!
Webinar: Food Movement Support Fund Grantees
CFF is proud to announce the sixteen organizations chosen to receive a grant from the CFF 2020 Food Movement Support Fund. Watch a recording of our webinar here.
CFF 2020 Food Movement Support Fund
The CFF 2020 Food Movement Support Fund is a one-time grant program administered by Community Food Funders and North Star Fund. The Fund will make 14 one-time emergency grants of $10,000 each to grassroots organizations working across food justice sectors.
Recap: Funding a Racially Just Regenerative Regional Food System
How can we support an ecosystem of businesses and services that will create the conditions for Black farmers and non-Black farmers of color to thrive in our region? The answers to this question were the topic of a CFF webinar held on July 2, in partnership with Surdna Foundation and Philanthropy New York, titled Funding a Racially Just Regenerative Regional Food System.