Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
We work to create fair, sustainable and just food & agriculture systems
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The corporate global model of intensive, export oriented agriculture, has led to the loss of family farms, environmental destruction, and unsafe food being sold around the world.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
IATP Programs Overview
CLIMATE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The climate crisis is deeply affecting farmers, rural communities and our food system. IATP has worked intensively over the last decade at the intersection of climate and agriculture policy. We are advocating for a policy framework that supports farmers and rural communities in a just transition toward climate-resilient, regenerative agriculture systems that effectively respond to the climate crisis.
TRADE & GLOBAL GOVERNANCE
IATP’s long-term goal is to transform the negotiation and implementation of trade deals to make them more democratic and transparent, while supporting family farmers, rural communities and strong action to protect the planet. IATP works closely with U.S. and international partners to oppose the expansion of harmful trade deals, while advancing alternative, fair trade policies.
COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS
IATP seeks to build vibrant community-based food systems that give all people access to sufficient, safe, culturally appropriate and nutritious food while also developing local food supply chains that allow small to mid-scale farmers to access a variety of new markets. Through this program IATP is helping revitalize local economies, give farmers stable and predictable income through the buying power of institutions, like school districts and hospitals, and get fresh and healthy local food to students and communities.
INDUSTRIAL LIVESTOCK
IATP continues to build on our decades-long history of fighting against the harms of the exploitive factory farm system. Large-scale, industrial animal agriculture systems are causing enormous harm to independent family farmers and workers, rural communities, our water and air, and our health. We work in coalition with partners to hold the industrial livestock sector accountable to climate, food safety and human rights standards.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
To create a policy environment that supports agroecological practices.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Original Research and Analysis
2. Communication to policymakers and the public
3. Convening and participating in coalition with like-minded organizations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We have a world class staff and board who are well-respected experts in their fields.
We are extensively networked with like-minded organizations around the world.
We make use of technology and are in front of communications trends.
We have a well-demonstrated track record of achievement in our areas of focus.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
IATP has a 30 year history of accomplishment which is too numerous to list here, but evident by visiting our website at www.iatp.org.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Board of directorsas of 01/31/2023
Pat Mooney
Becky Glass
Sivan Kartha, PhD
Dr. Daniel De La Torre Ugarte
Brian Ahlberg
Pamela Saunders
Nick Levendofsky
Jay Strohmaier
Marie Clarke
Sagari Ramdas
Rose Williams
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