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Women, Food and Agriculture Network

Address
PO Box 611
Ames
IA 50010
UNITED STATES
515-460-2477
  
Contact
Ms. Amy Kousch
  
County
Activities Statewide
Story
  
Organization Type
Advocacy
Community Based
 

Description:

The Women, Food and Agriculture Network (WFAN) is a community of women involved in sustainable agriculture. Members include farmers, landowners, researchers, students, advocates and mothers concerned about their families’ health. Members come from all over the US and several other countries, but  the majority of WFAN's work is done in the Midwest. 

Their Women Caring for the Land program works with women landowners to educate them about conservation methods they can implement on their land. Harvesting Our Potential, their on-farm apprenticeship program, brings together women in sustainable agriculture for annual gatherings that provide education and networking. Their Plate to Politics program provides information and tools to help women become advocates for sustainable agriculture and healthy food systems in their own communities and at the state and federal levels and informs women about opportunities to serve on boards and commissions to make sure women’s voices are heard.

How to Help:

People can stay up to date on WFAN and its programs by joining their listserv or visiting their Facebook page. Support can be provided through donations. Those who are interested in joining WFAN programs or exploring opportunities for collaboration can also contact them directly.

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