Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis that works at the intersection of policy and practice to promote fair and sustainable food, farming, and trade systems. The organization operates locally and globally, analyzing how international trade agreements affect domestic farm and food policies and advocating for fair trade standards that support health, labor and human rights, the environment, and democratic processes. It collaborates with partners around the world to develop alternative economic models, including initiatives that promote renewable energy, cooperative land ownership, and sustainable forest management, with a focus on rural development. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, IATP traces its origins to 1986, when it began documenting the causes of the rural crisis and proposing policies to benefit farmers, consumers, rural communities, and the environment. As a relatively small nonprofit, it actively engages in research and advocacy and has launched initiatives such as Agroecology Uprooted in 2026.