Congratulations to our friend and colleague Steve Richter on his retirement: Steve Richter of The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin has been a driving force in the formation and growth of Farmers for Sustainable Food and our work with farmer-led watershed groups.

Happy Labor Day! We hope this weekend was filled with celebration and relaxation as summer comes to an end.

We are proud to collaborate with farmer-led groups to capture and monitor the incredible conservation progress. Join our data collection specialist, Shawn Wesener, in this video series to learn about the yearly member conservation practice survey. bit.ly/47QVjj7

Facing dry conditions can be tough; Becky Brathal from the University of Wisconsin Extension offers advice on continuing to grow cover crops even during a challenging year. bit.ly/3YVq1Ug

Stay up-to-date with what is happening at FSF! Get access to our e-newsletter and learn more about our sustainability projects and opportunities to get involved in our work. Sign up now: bit.ly/44zHeUm #StayConnected

Our journey toward sustainable food has been empowering and inspiring. The unwavering support and vision of our board has played a monumental role. Our sincere gratitude to these leaders.

Happy 9-year work anniversary to FSF Managing Director Lauren Brey! Lauren's endless support of our farmer-led groups and pursuit of #environmental, #economic and social good is exemplified in her work and we’re grateful for her #leadership, innovative ideas and insight!

Collaboration is key to success in sustainability efforts on the farm and through the value chain. FSF Managing Director Lauren Brey joined Aubrey Lettinga VanLaan, Glenda Gehl and Rochelle Ripp Schnadt in sharing this message at the Women in Agribusiness conference. #WomeninAg

FSF Managing Director Lauren Brey and Edge CEO Tim Trotter discussed sustainability in the dairy industry during GreenBiz's Verge conference yesterday in San Jose. Learn how FSF is supporting farmers in documenting their progress. bit.ly/3DToRPs

Welcome to our newest member, @PivotBio! Through nearly a decade of research, Pivot Bio identified a way to take nitrogen from the air and make it available for plants, replacing the need for synthetic nitrogen in fertilizers. Learn about their mission: bit.ly/40mD2H7

We here at Farmers for Sustainable Food are thankful for our members and for all farmers who work every day to produce healthy food for us all to enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #grateful

Congratulations to Jamie Fisher, FSF senior project manager, on her 4-year work anniversary! She works tirelessly every day to advance FSF’s mission. Her passion and drive for supporting farmers in their sustainability journey is a model for us all. Happy anniversary, Jamie!

We are out at the Sustainable Ag Summit this week meeting with friends and colleagues on how we can continue to support farmers in meeting sustainability goals. Reach out if you are here and want to connect! #Sustainability #agriculture

2023 was filled with growth, new opportunities and successful sustainability efforts by farmers in our network. We are looking forward to continuing to unite, inspire and empower the agriculture and food value chains in 2024!

FSF farm-group members share benefits of sustainable practices at 2024 Dairy Strong conference bit.ly/3vWetpx

This month, we honor dairy farmers as we celebrate National Dairy Month! We love our dairy partners and are proud to support all farmers in their sustainability journey. Learn more about how we provide resources to our farmers here: bit.ly/2Tq352a #dairy #milk #farming

Building a sustainable future is a big task and farmers can't do it alone. Growth and prosperity for generations to come means making a change today. Learn more about what it means to partner with Farmers for Sustainable Food here: bit.ly/3bGL2L1

In case you missed it, we recently released our 2023 Progress Report, showcasing our significant milestones and achievements in the past year. Read it here: bit.ly/3DToRPs

Our Climate-Smart Program uses data to inform new or existing farming practices without requiring farmers to implement any specific practices. Financial compensation is available. If you’re interested in learning more or getting started, email [email protected].

Enrollment for the 2nd year of our Climate-Smart Program is open! We use data to help inform on-farm decision-marking. Farmers will also receive financial stipends based on their level of participation. For more information, click here: bit.ly/3ewvqOJ