Recent federal and state investments in local food supply chains have catalyzed partnerships, programs, and renewed support for strong local food economies. National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and its partnering members will offer a session that reviews recent investments in local food initiatives, the federal policy landscape, and pathways for...
Track: Track 2
Many of us are suffering from emotional consequences associated with political, social and environmental changes, and are understandably reacting with despair, grief, or uncertainty. Farmers, ranchers, and food producers have uniquely intimate relationships to places and landscapes, and as a result, are especially vulnerable to climate-related losses and grief....
Farmers will gain insight into available disaster relief resources, lessons learned from the December 2025 flooding response, and strategies for improving coordination and access to recovery funding during future emergency events.
Zero Waste Washington studied plastic use in agriculture through interviews with 59 farmers across 14 counties. Findings revealed widespread reliance on single-use plastics and challenges in recycling and disposal. Three pilot projects tested durable alternatives and offered support through cost-share, trials, and recycling events.
Cooperatives have a long history of empowering people with the democratic control of their food, farms, banks, and more. Today, a farmers cooperative and several local food co-ops are working with farmers today through purchasing, fundraising, grants, distribution, and more. In this listening session, we want to hear from...
