Trimble Agriculture

MARCH 24, 2025

These hired and contract farm workers perform essential daily tasks needed to keep a successful farm running, such as caring for livestock, working in the fields, and maintaining farm machinery. But the farm labor workforce pool is shrinking , and has been for decades. Did you know?

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 12, 2024

Ultimately, contract farming has caused many producers to lose their farms. full_link READ MORE Find more stories of farmers transitioning out of contract farming here. What many advocates call for is not the end of farming, but the end of a brand of food production that harms more than it helps.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

The Faaborgs went from hog farming to selling value-added mushroom products. See how they reimagined their farm. Read about how contract farming affects mental health , from Paula’s perspective. It doesn’t have to be a massive project. You could start out with one small change.” Angela De Freitas.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

While contract farming, or “factory farming,” has been exposed in the media for being exploitative of animals, the farmers who sign contracts with companies like Tyson, Perdue or other big players in animal agriculture also find themselves backed into a financial corner. The other hurdle is marketing.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

(Photography credit to Transfarmation / Mercy For Animals) Risk tolerance While many contract farmers find themselves in parallel positions—burdened with debt and lacking independence in making decisions on their farm—the path out of factory farming looks a little different for everyone.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 7, 2023

The increased transparency enables a deeper understanding of the agri-food value chain, including the processes involved in food production, processing, and distribution. The availability of such data allows stakeholders to assess the sustainability performance of companies and make informed choices regarding the products they consume.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective risk management is crucial for ensuring sustainable production, food security, and profitability. This level of precision enables better risk management by providing early warnings, reducing input costs, and improving overall productivity. This enables financial institutions to offer customized loan products.

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