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Census of Agriculture Reveals the Promise of Regional Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Joshua Cave, Cave Family Farm in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina. While the number of farms selling fruit and tree nuts directly to consumers remained steady (just over 19,500 farms), the value of fruit and tree nuts direct sales increased by 48% since 2017.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

The organization empowers local farmers, particularly women, by providing education and resources to preserve indigenous seed varieties and improve farming practices. World Rural Forum (WRF) , International WRF is a global network dedicated to advancing family farming and sustainable rural development.

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