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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) , Africa AFSA is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for food sovereignty and agroecology across the continent. World Rural Forum (WRF) , International WRF is a global network dedicated to advancing family farming and sustainable rural development.

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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

At the same time, the US is losing small and mid sized family farms at a rapidly increasing rate. In addition to increasing farm productivity, public agricultural R&D investment also supports improvements in natural resources and forestry management, helps advance rural development, and enhances food safety and quality.

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Young Farmers’ Analysis of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

National Young Farmers Coalition

As the National Family Farm Coalition points out, “Focusing only on foreign ownership distracts from an overarching trend of rising corporate investment in farmland, largely driven by U.S-based 4306) TITLE VI: Rural Development GREEN FLAG Reaffirms commitment to vital rural development initiatives.

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