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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Food Tank

Making the switch from conventional farming practices to organic is a three-year process, and comes with a series of steps. Growers must meet the USDAs Organic Standards , and may need to learn a variety of new farming techniques, according to SARE Outreach. They will launch the first cohort in 2025 with three farms.

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Complete Practical Guide on Barley Farming

Agric4profits

Barley farming is a vital agricultural activity worldwide, providing both food and feed for animals. Barley farming involves growing barley, a cereal grain used for food products like bread, soups, and beverages.

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Craft beverage industry plans summit

Western FarmPress

Michigan Bits: Dairy farms work to reduce methane; proposals due for specialty crop funding; box tree moth quarantine expands; agribusiness scholarships announced.

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NASDA shares new promotions for policy and trade team staff

NASDA

She helped plan and execute the policy team’s first-ever “NASDA 101” briefing for Capitol Hill staff, compiled and facilitated a nationwide survey on African Swine Fever preparedness, and continues her engagement with lawmakers to discuss farm bill priorities. food and beverage companies reach new global markets.

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Letter to the President on shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike

NASDA

In fact, the American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that $1.4 A forthcoming shutdown of East and Gulf Coasts ports is a significant threat to the U.S. agriculture sector, and the businesses, workers, and communities who support trade in U.S. agricultural products. billion a week in ag trade is at risk if there is a strike or slowdown.

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Farm Progress America, August 11, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at plant based beverages and a "milky" decision that lets the liquid be sold as milk.

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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?

UnderstandingAg

farm production more than doubled, and farm size increased from an average of 215 acres in 1950 to 464 acres in 2023. farm output nearly tripled, while global grain production has more than quadrupled since 1950 and has doubled since 1975. trillion on food & beverages, but we spend $4.1trillion on healthcare.

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