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Today, Sentient is the only nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet dedicated to telling the whole story about factory farms, and we’ve got our work cut out for us. This year, we were there for readers, listeners, journalists and newsrooms to make sure the effects of factory farming on climate change, public health and the animals could no longer be a footnote. The role of nonprofit, nonpartisan media in holding power to account and debunking disinformation is more important than ever before. And with your support, factory farms will no longer operate in the dark.

Check out this helpful article on the food and agriculture nonprofits. Thanks, Alicia Papanek, MS, CHES, Chelsea DeMasters, PhD, Micayla Richardson, and Kimberly Wiley, PhD, for this great publication.👇 #UFNonProfit #UFCares #WileyNonProfitLab https://lnkd.in/eJqK7FqY

The link between human well-being and animal well-being is undeniable. That's it, I said it! The inspiring yet thought-provoking 4th episode of the Just Be Cause Podcast, featuring the amazing Kathy Powelson of Paws for Hope Animal Foundation got me in the feels! In this eye-opening episode, we delve into: 🐾 Addressing the Link Between Human and Animal Well-being: Insights on creating synergy between human and animal care. 🏡 Breaking Down Barriers to Pet Ownership: Innovative solutions to make pet ownership accessible for all. 🌟 Creating Mutual Support for People and Their Pets: How mutual rescue can create powerful bonds and support systems of well-being for all. 📈 Collaborative Approaches to Fundraising: Tips on finding and securing the necessary resources to support your mission. Step outside of the conventional and start thinking BOLD to make the difference you want to see in the world. Tune in on your favorite podcast app or, if you're ready to listen now, you can also click on this direct link: https://vist.ly/3aud3 P.S. The 5th episode is dropping soon, make sure to subscribe to be notified about it in real-time! #nonprofitimpact #fundraising #nonprofits #nonprofitconsulting #socialgood #changemakers #philanthropy #communityimpact #Fundraising #JustBeCause #JustBeCausePodcast #podcast

This week At Rotary: We welcome Alice Morrison, the Co-Executive Director of Policy and Development for Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF). Friends of Family Farmers was conceived to promote and protect socially responsible agriculture in Oregon. This non-profit organization was founded in the summer of 2005 and has been advocating for small to mid-sized farms ever since. Alice's topic this Tuesday will be: The case for small farms and the impact of your community food system. When it comes to food, why should we buy local? There is a lot of information floating around about the benefits of small farms, local food systems, and organic practices. But what does it all mean, what really makes a difference, and how do you know something is the real deal? Get the answers to these questions and learn about vital programs to help small growers from Friends of Family Farmers. Tuesday at Noon Graduate Eugene Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gJZqvNQn

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) and the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association (WCGA) recently donated two plant growth chambers to the WiscWeeds lab at UW-Madison. WiscWeeds will use these growth chambers to study many topics such as weed seed germination ecology and weed response to chemical weed control under various environmental conditions. Thank you, WSMB and WCGA, for your generous donation! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dFHwySKC

It's August, do you have your plan to beat your 2024 fundraising goals? To my #foodrescue #foodwaste #nutrition #foodaccess #soilhealth #regenag #nonprofit colleagues: Reduce the stress and headache of the end-of-year fundraising scramble and join me for the fall cohort of the climate messaging mastery course. This unique 5-week program is designed to empower food-focused nonprofit and fundraising teams with the essential skills and resources to meaningfully connect with climate-focused donors, thereby increasing their impact on our food system and beyond. During the course, you and your team get: 💥 1:1 strategy sessions 📑 a customized funder prospect list 🔎 tons of resources and information to help you reach your fundraising goals 🚀 small group conversations with some very special guests from the funder world I hope to welcome you or relevant colleagues in September. If you have any questions, need additional information before signing up, or financial support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Learn more about the program and enroll here: https://lnkd.in/gjRZdf88 If you need more convincing, check out Jonathan Foley and Project Drawdown: https://lnkd.in/g82_abMF Littlefoot Ventures Eva Goulbourne #climateaction #foodsystemstransformation #philanthropy #climatephilanthropy

Today might be Black Friday – but Giving Tuesday is coming up on Tuesday, December 3, and you have a chance to make an impact with a gift to EcoHealth Alliance. EcoHealth Alliance’s scientists work globally to protect wild places and to understand and prevent the transmission of zoonotic diseases. Amongst other accomplishments, our scientists: - Discovered the animal hosts of lethal viruses such as SARS-CoV-1, Nipah, and MERS, as well as the conditions that facilitate their spread - Developed a forecasting tool that predicts the emergence of certain diseases in southern Africa based on climate patterns, benefitting agricultural communities - Quantified the health benefits of protected and Indigenous-managed forests in Brazil, compared to the negative health impacts of deforestation Thanks to a generous gift, all donations will be matched 1:1 up to $150,000 – can we count on your support? https://lnkd.in/e35CBkEp

Final Petfood Forum Trivia question! Put those thinking socks....er, caps, on! Question Three: Which student is presenting research on the utilization of dried bakery products as an ingredient? Head to the Future of Petfood Pavilion to find out, then bring your answer to Petfood Industry Booth 1512. Only the first 25 correct answers will win!  (Peter looks like he's really pondering this one….) #petfoodforum Thanks to Peter, Frannie and VALOR SERVICE DOGS INC for donating their modeling time.