Women, Food and Agriculture Network
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Bridget Holcomb
EMAIL
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.
info@wfan.org
PHONE
515-460-2477
OFFICE ADDRESS
PO Box 611
Ames, IA 50010
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.
TYPE OF WORK
Advocacy, Community Based
COUNTIES
Story
Activities
Statewide
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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.