Jayson Lusk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The January 2023 edition of our Consumer Food Insights (CFI) survey is now out. This marks the 1 year anniversary of the inaugural edition of CFI, such that we can calculate year-over-year changes and now compare current estimates to the 2022 benchmark. Thanks to the members of the Center for Food Demand Analysis (CFDAS), particularly Sam Polzin, who have done a masterful job getting the survey out the door every month and expertly analyzing and reporting the results.

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Coalition Against Hunger

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Emergency Allotments Ending We’ve been reporting now for several weeks about the upcoming end of Emergency Allotments (EAs), the extra SNAP payments that people get in the second half of the month to help with food costs. As a reminder, this month will be the final month in which EAs are distributed. Starting in March, SNAP participants will get their regular SNAP payment in the first half of the month, there will be no payment in the second half of the month.

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Thought Farmer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It's hard to go anywhere these days without hearing about AI tools like ChatGPT. To be honest, I had been hiding my head in the sand, and was extremely reluctant to take a peek at any AI tools. After all, I am a content writer, and I didn't want a robot replacing me. But, I also knew I couldn’t avoid this topic forever, and if I wanted to keep up with the cool kids, I needed to figure this out.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

New year new member spotlights! In 2023 we hope to bring you all a wide range of members from all walks who are excited to share what being a member means to them. This month we had the amazing opportunity to learn more about Sherperdess Land & Livestock Co. We hope you enjoy this spotlight and stay tuned for the ones we have in store for you in 2023!

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RR2CS

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Oki! Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (RR2CS) shines a spotlight on the climate solutions that Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities can benefit from. RR2CS is happy to announce that we are seeking a Project Manager to lead one of our most unique initiatives yet– Siksikaitsitapi Agriculture Project (SAP)– and join our great team of community organizers, facilitators and communications specialists.

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Coalition Against Hunger

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In November 2022, USDA announced a proposed update to the WIC Food Package. ​WIC Food Packages allow participants to purchase specific foods that are intended to supplement their existing diets and support healthy growth and development. WIC Food Packages vary depending on life stage, breastfeeding status, and dietary needs of participants. This proposal is a positive step for WIC that would: Align the WIC Food Packages with updated nutrition advice Expand access to healthy eating Increase parti

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Sustainable Harvest International

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Sugarcane fields in northern Belize In July 2022, Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) Belize launched Scaling Positive Agriculture (SPA) , a new project that forges cross-sector alliances to promote biodiverse agroforestry systems in the northern districts of Belize, with funding from a generous SHI donor. The expansion of chemical-dependent sugarcane in Belize is accelerating alarming rates of deforestation and exacerbating the effects of climate change on rural communities.

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Netled

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Netled’s client, Tuoretarha Ltd., begins commercial-scale herb production using Netled’s proprietary Vera vertical farming technology in Pirkkala, Finland. The farm produces high-quality herbs sold under a new Finnish consumer brand “Vyrtti”. The herbs will be available for consumers in March 2023.

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Agritech NZ

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Kia Ora, With January already behind us it’s hard to remember the holiday period. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the floods across Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and other areas. We know events like this result in a range of emotions, practical needs, financial consequences, ongoing challenges and we wish you well in your recovery.

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The Lunatic Farmer

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

One of the reasons I took nearly a month off from blogging was because I was hunkered down with a new book. When I’m in book writing mode, I eat, sleep, and drink the project until it’s done. Although I do other things, I try to keep my mind completely dedicated to the book until it’s roughed out. The title is HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Good for our Country, Critters, and Kids.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The 61st Western Farm Show is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Feb. 24-26, at the American Royal in Kansas City. MFA will once again be a primary sponsor of the popular show, which features the latest agricultural equipment and many other attractions for farmers, ranchers and their families. Produced by the Western Equipment Dealers Association, the show is one of the largest farm events in the Midwest with hundreds of exhibits, acres of things to see and do, the latest in agricultural techn

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Credit: ZipGrow. Written by: Isabelle Dom January 17, 2023 For those of you who are actively planning a new farm, there are many hurdles you may be facing or will face soon. The two that we hear most often are: (1) Deciding on the right equipment suppliers from so many options; and (2) Accessing relevant financing options. We established the Agritecture Partner Network (APN) to solve these challenges while accelerating the timeline to launch and providing those of you who sign up for an Agritect

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Caff

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Title: Policy Advocate & Organizer, specializing in urban agriculture Location: Los Angeles, CA / Hybrid, with periodic trips to Davis/Sacramento FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $60,000 – 65,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Policy Director Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a 45-year-old California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environm

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The Lunatic Farmer

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

By now you’ve no doubt seen the plethora of press releases from Kroger saying they have the first carbon neutral eggs in the country. If you look at the pictures of the provider, who has built 4 massive confinement houses so far all located in Ohio, they’re quite telling. First, the chickens aren’t allowed on grass. They have little filthy aprons they can step onto outside.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact 200,000 circulation Bloomberg Businessweek If you avoid meat to cut down on animal cruelty, carbon emissions or both, your options are a lot better than they were a decade ago, which is to say they’re … fine. For people who can afford to pay a premium, veggie burgers and nuggets from the likes of Beyond Meat Inc. and Impossible Foods Inc. are a much tastier option than the average imitation-meat entrees of the past.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Credit: Serenbee Farms. Written by: Henry Gordon-Smith February 9, 2023 I frequently get questions about how to enter the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. Whether it’s students or professionals with experience in other sectors, people seem to want to know more about how I was able to build a business and brand around urban agriculture, vertical farming, greenhouses, and climate-smart agriculture.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Title: Communications Specialist Location: San Joaquin Valley region / Hybrid FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Communications Director Other details: Bilingual proficiency required (fluency preferred) CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.

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The Lunatic Farmer

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s DEFENDER has done us all a wonderful service by shining the light on the plethora of pharmaceutical efforts to create mRNA vaccines for livestock. I won’t reiterate all the companies and initiatives outlined in that report. The important thing to realize is that the popular backlash against off-the-shelf livestock antibiotic use came to a halt in 2021; these medications now require a veterinarian’s prescription.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Title: Farm to Market Coordinator Other details: Hiring for 2 positions; 1 bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA FTE: 1 FTE Salary: $50,000-$53,000 annually DOE FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Farm to Market Sr Program Manager Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a California-based membership nonprofit organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the enviro

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