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Mission

The mission of Farm Aid is to keep family farmers on the land. To guarantee a future for America's Family Farmers, Farm Aid brings together family farmers and citizens to build a sustainable family farm-centered agriculture that secures safe, healthful food, protects natural resources, and strengthens local economies. (June 9, 2003)

Programs

Program Vision
Farm Aid builds and strengthens family farm food systems to ensure a future for family farmers, good food, and a better America. Through grant funding, public education, activism and strategic partnerships, Farm Aid leads and supports national, state and local efforts that keep farmers on the land, build resilient, sustainable and family farm-c entered food production systems, and increase popular demand for family farm food.


Family farm food systems form the foundation of a sustainable future and a better America. Family farm food systems keep family farmers on their land providing fresh, safe, and healthful food, protecting and preserving our natural resources, strengthening communities and the local economy. Family farm food systems enable family farmers, consumers, and nature to thrive together.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Human Service Organizations
Agricultural Programs
Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash)

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2004

1. Grants to 42 grassroots organizations who work directly with family farmers.
2. Hotline & credit counseling, legal referrals and emergency assistance provided to many struggling family farmers.

1. Program Department activities in support of Farm Aid?s Mission and Vision aim to support the overall concept that we are working to Build a Family Farm System of Agriculture. These activities break down into five general categories that include 1) Family Farms for Good Food, 2) Farm Aid Help Network, 3) Food and Farm Action, 4) Challenging Corporate Concentration, and 5) Strategic Partnerships.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $1,166,216 Government Grants $0 Program Services $0 Investments $46,828 Special Events $64,169 Sales $2,084 Other $103,274			Program Services $1,436,670 Administration $147,332 Other $96,158 Total Expenditures $1,680,160
Total Revenue	$1,382,571		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(297,589)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$824,645	$516,713	$(307,932)
Accounts Receivable	$2,379	$12,566	$10,187
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$10,000	$10,000
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$24,570	$29,675	$5,105
Investments/Securities	$605,634	$597,133	$(8,501)
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$19,402	$13,223	$(6,179)
Other	$64,134	$66,526	$2,392
Total Assets	$1,540,764	$1,245,836	$(294,928)
Liabilities	Jan 1, 2007	Dec 31, 2007	Change
Accounts Payable	$39,947	$31,059	$(8,888)
Grants Payable	$13,606	$14,135	$529
Deferred Revenue	$167,500	$165,818	$(1,682)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$23,170	$33,249	$10,079
Total Liabilities	$244,223	$244,261	$38
FUND BALANCE	$1,296,541	$1,001,575	$(294,966)

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