Nonprofit OrganizationsResearch Institutes & Public Policy Analysis

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TO ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS, CROP PRODUCTION PROFESSIONALS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS.

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THE OAKLAND INSTITUTE (OI) IS AN INDEPENDENT POLICY THINK TANK WORKING TO INCREASE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND FAIR DEBATE ON CRITICAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO AREA FARMERS THROUGH ON-SITE FARMING PRACTICES.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.

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WORKING TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURE THAT SUSTAINS THE CHESAPEAKE REGION'S FARMERS, COMMUNITIES, AND ENVIRONMENT.

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TO CONDUCT NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE TREE NUT INDUSTRY.

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INFORMS, EDUCATES & EMPOWERS THE PUBLIC TO PROTECT FROM THE DAMAGING IMPACTS OF FACTORY FARMS.

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THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES AND INFORMS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND ADVOCACY FOR RESPONSIBLE POLICIES IMPROVING THE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY OF CHICAGO RESIDENTS AS THEY HAVE POWER AND CONTROL TO DETERMINE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE, NUTRITIONALLY SOUND AND AFFORDABLE FOOD GROWN USING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.

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THE PURPOSE IS TO IMPLEMENT THE SLOW THE SPREAD STRATEGY.

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THE CCOF FOUNDATION ADVANCES ORGANIC BY SUPPORTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WHO CARE FOR THE LAND. GUIDED BY THE WISDOM OF OUR FARMING ROOTS, THE CCOF FOUNDATION UNITES THE ORGANIC COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. WE OFFER INTENTIONAL EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC PROFESSIONALS.

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TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE GLOBAL FOOD SUPPLY BY BUILDING WORKFORCE CAPACITY.

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The goal of this organization is to conduct research and/or public policy analysis within the Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition major group area.

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THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON ISSUES AROUND FARMING AND THE ENVIRONMENT, FAIR LENDING AND A FAIR ECONOMY, STATE BUDGET ISSUES, AND IMMIGRATION AND WORKER JUSTICE ISSUES.

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EDUCATE AND LAUNCH A NEW GENERATION OF ORGANIC FARMS FROM SEED TO SALE, THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION.

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FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PUBLICATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH RESPECTED LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RESEARCH TO IMPROVE EXISTING PLANT VARIETIES TO BE USED BY FARMERS

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TO CONDUCT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PROMOTING A LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS HEALTHFUL, JUST AND BOTH ENVIRONMENTALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE.

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THE SAM DAY FOUNDATION STRIVES TO FUND RESEARCH FOR RARE PEDIATRIC CANCER AND LIFE-GIVING EXPERIENCES SO KIDS WITH CANCER CAN SURVIVE AND LIVE WELL.

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TO FACILITATE LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INSTITUTIONS IN DEVELOPING, SHARING AND SCALING UP SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS--LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY-- TO ERADICATE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND UNHEALTHY LIVING CONDITIONS.