The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) Foundation has agreed to assume the assets and selected programs of the National Farm-City Council. The Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing links between farm families and urban residents. With this action, the Farm-City Council will move to dissolve on a national level after decades of narrowing the “understanding gap” between urban and rural America on issues of mutual interest.

“The National Farm-City Council, in discussions with the ACA Foundation, determined that the two organizations have very similar missions – to promote the important role of agriculture in our society,” says Hugh Whaley, chairman of the National Farm-City Council. “Given that, the Council has decided to transfer its assets and responsibilities to ACA where these efforts to communicate the value of agriculture will continue. I am confident that the spirit of the mission of the National Farm-City Council will be carried on through the work of the ACA Foundation.”

The ACA Foundation takes care of the charitable aspect of the ACA, which is an organization composed of leaders in ag, food and fiber communities. Public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in society is their goal.

President of ACA, Jennifer Pickett agrees with Hugh in that their missions are similar and the transition will run smoothly.

The annual Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award and stewardship of the Farm-City trademark are among the programs taking part in the transfer. Recipients will now be selected and awarded by ACA. Those interested in nominating candidates for the 2014 Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award can do so by clicking here. The Farm-City Symposium will also be worked into National Ag Day.