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Through partnership, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) has been able to deliver on the organization's mission to connect farmers and ranchers with food and agricultural leaders across the value chain, elevating the U.S. farmer and rancher perspective into key sustainability - and climate-related conversations where the producer's voice has traditionally been missing. Through USFRA's signature leadership convening, the Honor the Harvest Forum held in September 2021, as well as USFRA producer organization participation in key dialogues in coordination with the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit & Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), among other events - MGPUB's partnership has supported the effort to highlight the critical needs and fundamental role that US producers play in sustainably feeding a growing global population and addressing the challenges of a changing climate.
Additionally, membership in USFRA grants the MGPUB a presence on its board of directors. Currently, Chip Bowling is serving as Maryland's delegate and has the opportunity to shape how and where USFRA sets their priorities.
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