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Farm Aid Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-3383233

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

501 Cambridge Street 3rd FloorCambridge, MA 02141

(617) 354-2922

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

50th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$109,934

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

36th percentile

1.2%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$3,537,834

Up $41,464 (+1.2%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$3,173,879

Down $38,529 (-1.2%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$363,955

Up $79,993 (+28%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$2,448,081

Down $452,947 (-16%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$2,506,842

Down $118,826 (-4.5%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$58,761

Down $334,121 (-121%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $2,383,436Liabilities 2014: $166,254Net Assets 2014: $2,217,1822014Assets 2015: $2,392,705Liabilities 2015: $148,205Net Assets 2015: $2,244,5002015Assets 2017: $2,428,873Liabilities 2017: $204,218Net Assets 2017: $2,224,6552017Assets 2018: $3,038,855Liabilities 2018: $137,964Net Assets 2018: $2,900,8912018Assets 2019: $3,496,370Liabilities 2019: $283,962Net Assets 2019: $3,212,4082019Assets 2020: $3,537,834Liabilities 2020: $363,955Net Assets 2020: $3,173,8792020Assets 2021: $10,975,275Liabilities 2021: $493,822Net Assets 2021: $10,481,4532021Assets 2022: $12,312,057Liabilities 2022: $728,824Net Assets 2022: $11,583,2332022Assets 2024: $10,278,401Liabilities 2024: $432,455Net Assets 2024: $9,845,9462024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$3,537,834
Liabilities$363,955
Net Assets$3,173,879

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $1,828,052Expenses 2014: $2,029,324Net Income 2014: -$201,2722014Revenue 2015: $2,311,264Expenses 2015: $2,248,012Net Income 2015: $63,2522015Revenue 2017: $2,331,945Expenses 2017: $2,269,513Net Income 2017: $62,4322017Revenue 2018: $2,778,913Expenses 2018: $2,132,476Net Income 2018: $646,4372018Revenue 2019: $2,901,028Expenses 2019: $2,625,668Net Income 2019: $275,3602019Revenue 2020: $2,448,081Expenses 2020: $2,506,842Net Income 2020: -$58,7612020Revenue 2021: $10,136,843Expenses 2021: $2,813,738Net Income 2021: $7,323,1052021Revenue 2022: $4,720,689Expenses 2022: $3,568,656Net Income 2022: $1,152,0332022Revenue 2024: $4,039,327Expenses 2024: $5,210,917Net Income 2024: -$1,171,5902024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$2,448,081
Expenses$2,506,842
Net Income-$58,761
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$3,412,595
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Farm aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in america. It hosts an annual concert to celebrate farmers, eaters and artists coming together for change in america's farm and food system, and to inspire people to choose family farm food. Since 1985, farm aid has raised $50 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the good food movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.

Farm aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in america.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,487,923$2,184,206▲ $696,283
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$663,867$664,595▲ $728
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$432,142$450,879▲ $18,737
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$66,627$60,283▼ $6,344
Pledges and Grants Receivable$38,853$59,750▲ $20,897
Intangible Assets$34,959$50,367▲ $15,408
Accounts Receivable$742,843$32,415▼ $710,428
Inventories for Sale or Use$16,333$16,012▼ $321
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,323$11,827▲ $6,504
Total Assets$3,496,370$3,537,834▲ $41,464
Other Assets Total$7,500$7,500→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$175,450-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$259,070$159,085▼ $99,985
Grants Payable$20,724$22,503▲ $1,779
Other Liabilities$4,168$6,917▲ $2,749
Total Liabilities$283,962$363,955▲ $79,993
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,468,471$2,552,321▲ $83,850
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$743,937$621,558▼ $122,379
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,212,408$3,173,879▼ $38,529
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,496,370$3,537,834▲ $41,464

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$11,827$52,040$63,867

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020$400,590-▲ $44,230-$416,767
2019$367,530-▲ $60,046-$400,590
2018$445,641-▼ $8,123$43,821$367,530
2017$435,714-▲ $36,706-$445,641
2016$436,144-▲ $26,564-$435,714
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Glenda YoderAssistant TreasurerFT$99,345$10,589$109,934
Carolyn MugarExe. Director & Vice PresiPT$59,499-$59,499

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Willie NelsonChairman/director
David AndersonDirector
David MatthewsDirector
Joel KatzDirector
John MellencampDirector
Mark RothbaumDirector
Neil YoungDirector
Richard FieldsDirector
Paul EnglishDirector (until 2/2020)
Lana NelsonSecretary/director
Evelyn ShriverTreasurer/director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Mirror Image INCMerch And Fulfillment / Storage Services290 EXCHANGE ST 2ND FLOOR, Pawtucket, RI 02860$196,441
In Luck Banquet LLCProduction Services1100 BEE CREEK RD, Spicewood, TX 78669$120,044
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,693,871
Program Service Revenue
$10,000
Investment Income
$25,240
Other Revenue
$-281,030
All Other Contributions
$1,350,294
Change in Net Assets
$-58,761

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
Yes

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table58$60,853Estimated Fair Value
Securities Publicly Traded1$817Stock Market Quotations
Total Noncash Contributions59$61,670-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,442,531
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,550
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$26,332
Other Revenue Adjustments
$5,550
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,468,863
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,448,081
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$891,399
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$827,652
Other Expenses$787,791
Total Fundraising Expense$470,074
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$851,399--$851,399
Other Salaries and Wages$387,978$28,387$130,233$546,598
Fees for Services Other$236,294$1,077$48,500$285,871
Occupancy$101,070$8,243$33,053$142,366
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$87,674$6,415$29,429$123,518
Fees for Services Accounting$50,250$22,427$18,649$91,326
Other Employee Benefits$62,245$4,554$20,894$87,693
Payroll Taxes$37,530$2,746$12,598$52,874
Information Technology$19,810$1,342$23,898$45,050
Grants to Domestic Individuals$40,000--$40,000
Office Expenses$209$9$24,337$24,555
Insurance$10,146$381$11,113$21,640
Pension Plan Contributions$12,045$881$4,043$16,969
Other Expenses$13,110$12$2,289$15,411
Depreciation Depletion$1,900$139$10,827$12,866
All Other Expenses--$9,829$9,829
Travel$6,203$845$1,334$8,382
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,550-$5,550
Fees for Services Legal-$252-$252
Total Functional Expenses$1,952,123$84,645$470,074$2,506,842

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,507,392
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,506,842
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,501,292
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$6,100
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,550
Other Expense Adjustments$5,550
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
PasaHarrisburg, PA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$122,500
Intertribal Agriculture Council IncBillings, MT501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$85,000
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union FoundationDenver, CO501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$69,300
Federation of Southern CooperativesEast Point, GA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$59,250
Illinois Stewardship AllianceSpringfield, IL501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$44,000
Iowa Farmers Union Education FoundationAmes, IA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$38,350
Rural Advancement FoundationPittsboro, NC501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$35,000
Community Alliance With Family FarmersVacaville, CA501(c)(3)HELPING FARMERS THRIVE; TAKING ACTION TO CHANGE SYSTEMS$32,500
Friends of Family FarmersSalem, OR501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$30,800
Community Farm AllianceBerea, KY501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$29,700
Farmers Legal Action GroupSt Paul, MN501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$20,000
Dakota Rural ActionBrookings, SD501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$18,700
Kansas Farmers Union FoundationMcpherson, KS501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$18,700
Land Stewardship ProjectMinneapolis, MN501(c)(3)HELPING FARMERS THRIVE; TAKING ACTION TO CHANGE SYSTEMS$16,850
California Certified Organic FarmersSanta Cruz, CA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$13,750
Foundation for Puerto RicoChippewa Falls, WI501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive (visit Rico)$11,500
Land Loss Prevention ProjectDurham, NC501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$10,000
National Family Farm CoalitionGloucester, MA501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$10,000
Rural CoalitionWashington, DC501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$10,000
Worc Education ProjectWashington, DC501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$10,000
Oklahoma Farmers Union FoundationOklahoma City, OK501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$9,900
Arkansas Land and Farm Development CorporationBrinkley, AR, Rq501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$9,350
Hawaii Farmers Union FoundationKapaa, HI501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$9,350
Nebraska Farmers UnionLincoln, NE501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$9,350
Farmers Veteran CoalitionDallas, TX501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$7,500
Iowa Citizens for Community ImprovementDes Moines, IA501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$7,500
Missouri Rural Crisis CenterColumbia, MO501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$7,500
National Young Farmers CoalitionHudson, NY501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$7,500
Southwest Georgia ProjectAlbany, GA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$7,500
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)Growing the Good Food Movement (northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (nesawg))$7,500
Wisconsin Farmers Union FoundationBillings, MT501(c)(3)Taking Action to Change Systems$7,500
Dreaming Out LoudNew York, NY501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
Just FoodGermantown, NY501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
Pleiades Network IncPetersburg, NY501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
Soul Fire Farm Institute NcPittsborgh, PA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
The Black Urban Gardeners and Farmers of PittsburghPhiladelphia, PA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
Urban Tree ConnectionSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$6,500
Tides Center-501(c)(3)Helping Farmers Thrive$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$950,135
Fundraising Gross Income$546,674
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Virtual Event 9.26$1,276,774$540,006$826,257$-286,251
Virtual Event 4.11$508,400$6,668$63,025$-56,357
Total Events$1,785,174$546,674$950,135$-403,461
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent Liability$6,917
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

Willie nelson and lana nelson - family relationship. Willie nelson and mark rothbaum - business relationship.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

There were no committee meetings held in 2020.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review, and prior to the its filing with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Farm aid's conflict of interest policy applies to all board members and officers. It is monitored by the organization's operations director.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Farm aid methodically assesses and makes decisions on salary levels based on independent market rate compensation surveys produced by its payroll provider, a national leader in payroll management. Salaries are determined using the compensation analyses, and based on the 50th percentile of market rate for each position given farm aid's geographic location and line of work. Additionally, farm aid utilizes bureau of labor statistics data for annual cost of living salary increases, to be waived in the event of severe organizational financial difficulty, or in the event of a recent market rate adjustment. Expansion of job description is the determining factor in making other salary increases. The executive director makes all final salary determinations, except in the case of the executive director's salary, in which case, it is determined by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Farm aid discloses key financial and governance documents on its website for public access at https://www.farmaid.org/about-us/annual-report/. Documents that are posted for public review include the annual activities report, irs form 990 and audited financial statements for the most recently audited fiscal year, the organization's irs letter of determination, and its form 1023, which includes its governing documents. These documents are also made available upon request.

Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1F

This amount also includes $341,000 of sponsorship income received for the concert and benefit events in 2020.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Farm Aid Inc
EIN
36-3383233
Phone
6173542922
Address
501 CAMBRIDGE STREET 3RD FLOOR, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141

Signing Officer

Name
Glenda Yoder
Title
Assoc. Director & Assist. Treasurer
Phone
6173542922
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Glenda Yoder
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
14
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Edelstein and Company Llp
Address
160 FEDERAL STREET 9TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02110
Preparer
Eugene Borgonzi
Phone
6172276161
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Other contracted services: program service expenses 122,810. Management and general expenses 1,024. Fundraising expenses 18,478. Total expenses 142,312. Marketing, public relations & media: program service expenses 113,484. Management and general expenses 53. Fundraising expenses 30,022. Total expenses 143,559.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

The use of this fund of $416,767 is restricted to the younkers-farm aid scholarship program.

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Investment management fee 5,550.

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Investment management fees 5,550.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0TAKING ACTION TO CHANGE THE SYSTEM (TACS)- FARM AID SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE POWER AND PARTICIPATION OF FARMERS TO CHANGE THE AMERICAN FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM. FARM AID PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FAIR FARM POLICIES AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO DEFEND AND BOLSTER FAMILY FARM-CENTERED AGRICULTURE. FARM AID'S ACTION CENTER ENGAGES PEOPLE TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH FARMERS TO PROTEST FACTORY FARMS AND INFORM FARMERS AND EATERS ABOUT ISSUES LIKE GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD, GLOBAL TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION. FARM AID SERVES AS A LEADER AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE VARIED CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILY FARMERS AND TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND COLLECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING.FARM AID'S FARMER LEADERSHIP FUND DEFRAYS EXPENSES FOR FARMER LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, STRATEGY MEETINGS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO ELEVATE THE VOICES OF FAMILY FARMERS.IN MAY, WHEN GEORGE FLOYD WAS MURDERED AND A NATIONAL MOVEMENT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE WAS GALVANIZED, FARM AID AFFIRMED OUR SOLIDARITY WITH BLACK COMMUNITIES WORKING FOR JUSTICE IN THE FACE OF SYSTEMIC RACISM AND VIOLENCE, AND OUR OPPOSITION TO ALL RACIST ACTS OF VIOLENCE, AND THE INSTITUTIONS THAT PERPETUATE WHITE SUPREMACY. IN A STATEMENT ISSUED ON JUNE 4TH, FARM AID COMMITTED TO LISTENING, LEARNING AND DEEPENING WORK TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE.IN THE FALL, FARM AID ENGAGED WITH SENATOR CORY BOOKER'S OFFICE TO HELP SHAPE THE JUSTICE FOR BLACK FARMERS ACT, A LANDMARK BILL CO-SPONSORED BY SENATORS BOOKER, WARREN AND GILLIBRAND, AIMED AT ADDRESSING HISTORIC DISCRIMINATION IN USDA PROGRAMS THAT CAUSED BLACK FARMERS TO LOSE MILLIONS OF ACRES OF FARMLAND AND ROBBED THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES OF HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF INTER-GENERATIONAL WEALTH. THROUGHOUT 2020, FARM AID CONTINUED WORK TO TAKE INITIATIVE AND EDUCATE OURSELVES IN PROMOTING RACIAL JUSTICE AND INCLUSIVITY. WE CONTINUED OUR WORK TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF BIPOC FARMERS IN OUR COMMUNICATIONS, FORM DEEPER COLLABORATIONS AND NETWORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO PROMOTE A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM, ENGAGE IN A BROAD RANGE OF POLICY PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY, PRIORITIZE GRANTMAKING TO IMPACT INDIGENOUS AND BLACK FARMERS, AND FEATURE BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) ARTISTS AND FARMERS AS PART OF FARM AID 2020.INTERNALLY, FARM AID MADE A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO UNDERSTANDING MORE ABOUT DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM, LISTENING TO AND TAKING CUES FROM BIPOC THOUGHT LEADERS, AND MAKING SPACE TO PROCESS RELEVANT CURRENT EVENTS IN REAL TIME. WE ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT FOR AN ALL-STAFF WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON RACE AND WHITE PRIVILEGE, ESTABLISHED AN INTERNAL RACIAL JUSTICE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM FOR SHARING MEDIA POSTS AND STAFF THOUGHTS ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS, AND PARTICIPATED IN THE 21-DAY RACIAL EQUITY HABIT BUILDING CHALLENGE. FARM AID MAINTAINS A WEEKLY DISCUSSION GROUP TO CONTINUE FOCUSED EXPLORATION AND LEARNING, AS WELL AS TO EXAMINE ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICES THROUGH A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) LENS. OUR 2020 LEARNINGS LED TO UPDATING OUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WITH AN EXPANDED EQUAL EMPLOYEE OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT AND THE ADDITION OF GUIDELINES AROUND THE USE OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS, BROADENING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS TO ATTRACT A LARGER NUMBER OF DIVERSE CANDIDATES FOR OPEN POSITIONS, AND BEGINNING TO ARTICULATE FRAMEWORKS FOR DECISION-MAKING AROUND OUR BUSINESS VENDORS AND HOW TO CREATE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.IN ADDITION TO ENGAGING WITH NATIVE-LED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COVID-19 FARMER RESILIENCE INITIATIVE, FARM AID UNDERSTOOD THE NEED FOR A MORE FOCUSED RESPONSE DEDICATED TO NATIVE FARMERS, WHICH LED TO THE FOOD 4 FAMILIES INITIATIVE, LED BY INTERTRIBAL AGRICULTURE COUNCIL, WITH PARTNERSHIP FROM FARM AID, INDIAN LAND TENURE FOUNDATION AND FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE. THE FOOD 4 FAMILIE
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0PROMOTING FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS - FARM AID STAGES AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING ANNUAL MUSIC EVENT WITH A MISSION, WHICH UNITES FARMERS, ARTISTS, MUSIC LOVERS AND EATERS TO CELEBRATE FAMILY FARMERS AND MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO BUILD A POWERFUL MOVEMENT FOR GOOD FOOD FROM FAMILY FARMS. THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL FEATURES FAMILY FARM FOOD THROUGHOUT THE VENUE WITH FARM AID'S HOMEGROWN CONCESSIONS, FOSTERING STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AMONG FARMERS, FOOD COMPANIES, CONCESSIONAIRES AND FESTIVALGOERS. THE HOMEGROWN YOUTHMARKET SELLS LOCAL PRODUCE FROM FAMILY FARMERS AND IS STAFFED BY LOCAL YOUTH ENGAGED IN AGRICULTURE. IN THE HOMEGROWN VILLAGE, DOZENS OF FARM AND FOOD GROUPS ENGAGE FESTIVALGOERS IN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES ABOUT FARMING, FOOD, SOIL, WATER, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. IN ADDITION TO ITS ANNUAL FESTIVAL, FARM AID ENGAGES PEOPLE IN THE CULTURE OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH SMALLER REGIONAL EVENTS AND WITH ITS INSPIRING AND INFORMATIVE SOCIAL AND MEDIA CAMPAIGNS THAT CONNECT EATERS AND FARMERS THROUGH COOKING, EATING, AND GROWING.SINCE 2013, AMERICA'S FARMERS AND RANCHERS HAVE WEATHERED A 50 PERCENT DROP IN NET FARM INCOME. THE STRAIN IN TODAY'S FARM ECONOMY IS NO ACCIDENT; IT'S THE RESULT OF POLICIES DESIGNED TO ENRICH CORPORATIONS AT THE EXPENSE OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS. IN 2020, COVID-19 SPARKED FURTHER LOSSES AND CHALLENGES FOR FARMERS. IN RESPONSE, FARM AID CONTINUED TO EXPAND OUR DIRECT FARMER RESPONSE AND INCREASED OUR ADVOCACY OF SOLUTIONS TO FARM POLICY THAT NEEDS A MASSIVE SHIFT IN DIRECTION - ONE THAT DELIVERS FAIR PRICES TO FARMERS THAT ALLOW THEM TO MAKE A LIVING. THROUGH THE 1-800-FARM-AID HOTLINE AND [email protected] EMAIL SERVICE, FARM AID'S HOTLINE MANAGER AND OUR TEAM OF HOTLINE OPERATORS REFER FARMERS TO AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF FAMILY FARM AND RURAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. REFERRALS PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO FARM FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND FARMERS SEEKING TO TRANSITION TO MORE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, AS WELL AS TO PROSPECTIVE AND BEGINNING FARMERS. MORE THAN 900 CONTACTS WERE MADE TO THE 1-800-FARM-AID HOTLINE AND [email protected] EMAIL SERVICE IN 2020, REPRESENTING A 20% INCREASE OVER 2019. FARM AID ISSUED 70 EMERGENCY GRANTS TO FARM FAMILIES IN CRISIS, TOTALING $40,500, A 15% INCREASE OVER 2019. RECOGNIZING THE INCREASING NEED FOR A TEAM APPROACH TO THE HOTLINE, FARM AID HIRED TWO PART-TIME HOTLINE OPERATORS AT THE END OF 2020 AND PLANS TO FURTHER INCREASE HOTLINE STAFFING IN 2021. FARM AID'S RESOURCE NETWORK (FARMAID.ORG/IDEAS) OFFERS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE AND DATABASE OF MORE THAN 700 ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR NEW FARMERS, DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS IN CRISIS, AND SUPPORT FOR FARMERS LOOKING TO TRANSITION TO MORE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION METHODS AND MARKETS. THROUGH THE FARMER RESOURCE NETWORK (FRN), FARM AID MAKES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS, FARM SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS. FARM AID POINTS FARMERS AND ADVOCATES TO OUR MOST TRUSTED RESOURCES, NEW OFFERINGS AND TIMELY OPPORTUNITIES VIA OUR CURATED RESOURCE GUIDES. IN 2020, FARM AID WORKED TO REVAMP THE FRN TO BETTER SERVE THE NEEDS OF FARMERS AND RANCHERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. SINCE 2017, FARM AID HAS HELPED BRING AWARENESS AND ACTION TO THE ISSUE OF FARMER MENTAL HEALTH VIA ADVOCACY ON THE FARM AND RANCH STRESS ASSISTANCE NETWORK (FRSAN), WHICH WAS AUTHORIZED IN THE 2018 FARM BILL. THE BILL CALLS FOR $10 MILLION IN ANNUAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS. IN 2020, FARM AID CONTINUED OUR WORK AS PART OF A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT WON A FRSAN GRANT TO BUILD A FARMER SUPPORT NETWORK IN THE NORTHEAST. "BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK FOR FARM AND RANCH STRESS ASSISTANCE IN THE NORTHEAST" CONVENES A NETWORK OF FARMER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BUILD CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATION. IN 2020, THE NORTHEAST REGION GROUP PREMIERED AN UPDATED FARMER RESOURCE CLEARI
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0GROWING THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT (GGFM)- FARM AID AND ITS PARTNERS SUPPORT AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT BOLSTER THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT - THE GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING FAMILY FARM-IDENTIFIED, LOCAL, ORGANIC OR HUMANELY-RAISED FOOD WITH ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR FARMERS. FARM AID PROVIDES GRANTS TO GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FARMERS AND EATERS BY GROWING AND STRENGTHENING LOCAL AND REGIONAL MARKETS AND EXPANDING THE REACH OF FAMILY FARM FOOD INTO URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS, GROCERY STORES, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.FARM AID JOINED IOWA FARMERS UNION IN AN AMICUS BRIEF TO SUPPORT A CASE BROUGHT BY IOWA CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT BEFORE THE IOWA SUPREME COURT TO REQUIRE THAT THE STATE OF IOWA PROTECT IOWA'S WATERWAYS FROM FACTORY FARM POLLUTION. IN DECEMBER, FARM AID CO-AUTHORED AN OP-ED, FAMILY FARMERS DEPEND ON CLEAN WATER, WITH THE IOWA FARMERS UNION, WHICH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE (CEDAR FALLS, IA). IN DECEMBER, FARM AID JOINED A BROAD COALITION OF FARMERS, FOOD CHAIN WORKERS, FRONTLINE AND RURAL COMMUNITIES, AS WELL AS 72 ENVIRONMENTAL, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS IN WRITING ANIMAL AGRICULTURE REFORM POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION. THIS COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT INCLUDES RECOMMENDATIONS THAT CUT ACROSS MULTIPLE AGENCIES, EXECUTIVE ACTIONS AND LAWS TO REFORM OUR HIGHLY INDUSTRIALIZED AND CORPORATE-CONTROLLED ANIMAL FOOD SYSTEM. THE RECOMMENDATIONS URGE STRONGER REGULATION OF FACTORY FARMS AND SWIFT ACTION TO BUILD A JUST, REGENERATIVE, REGIONAL, HIGH-WELFARE ANIMAL AGRICULTURE SYSTEM.THROUGHOUT 2020, FARM AID WAS A MEMBER OF THE CAMPAIGN TO REFORM CONTRACT AGRICULTURE (CCAR), AND WAS PART OF DEVELOPING CCAR'S POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION. FARM AID ALSO COLLABORATED WITH 16 FOOD, FARM AND RURAL ORGANIZATIONS ON FAMILY FARM ACTION'S BUILD BACK BETTER, A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THAT DETAILS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO SUCCESSFULLY REVITALIZE RURAL COMMUNITIES.IN DECEMBER, FARM AID BOARD ARTISTS STATED FARM AID'S VISION FOR FIXING THE FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM, BY PLACING INDEPENDENT FARMERS AND RURAL AMERICANS AT THE USDA; PUTTING OUR FARM AND FOOD SYSTEM BACK IN THE HANDS OF THE PEOPLE; ENDING SYSTEMIC RACISM IN AGRICULTURE AND CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL; COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE; REVITALIZING INFRASTRUCTURE AND STRENGTHENING RURAL COMMUNITIES; AND CREATING ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE.IN DECEMBER, FARM AID MADE STRATEGIC GRANTS TO LONG-TERM PARTNERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000. FARM AID'S AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTED $20,770.54 TO AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS AT THREE UNIVERSITIES IN 2020.
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