Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Seeks Policy Associate ![]() The Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (SAC) seeks a full-time policy associate to represent the Coalition in its dealings with federal policy and opinion makers. Key responsibilities include:
![]() SAC is the advocacy arm of the Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (MSAWG), a network of nearly 40 farm, food, conservation, environmental and rural organizations. MSAWG was formed in 1988 to give grassroots groups concerned about sustainable agriculture a more powerful voice on federal policy issues. MSAWG supports policies that foster a widely dispersed, family farm system of agriculture and strong rural communities, while protecting the environment and enhancing food security. MSAWG relies heavily on participating groups to carry out its work. There are currently four MSAWG issue committees
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![]() The position will operate out of SAC's Washington Office on Capitol Hill. The salary range is $30,000-plus, depending on experience, with excellent benefits. The expected starting date is 1/1/98, with a minimum two year commitment. The policy associate will formally be an employee of the Center for Rural Affairs (CRA), a member of SAC, and will be governed by CRA's Personnel Policies and Guidelines. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send letter of application, resume, reference list, and a writing sample to Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, 110 Maryland Ave. N.E., Box 76, Washington, D.C. 20002 no later than October 31, 1997. Email questions to Brad Devries: bdevries@cais.com
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