UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, on balance I would argue that this has not been good for rural America. If you look at the graph you can see a slowdown in the loss of farms and ranches starting in the 1970s. However, it only appears that way because of the astronomical loss of farms earlier in the century.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA empowers small-scale farmers, fishers, Indigenous peoples, and rural communities across Asia through advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. There is no life limit on healthy soil, says farmer Gerardo Martinez, CEO of GALA. agricultural policy.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, on balance I would argue that this has not been good for rural America. If you look at the graph you can see a slowdown in the loss of farms and ranches starting in the 1970s. However, it only appears that way because of the astronomical loss of farms earlier in the century.

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RR2CS

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Harold had a big “aha moment” when he was introduced to the practices of Brendan Rockey, a regenerative potato farmer in Colorado , who is significantly reducing reliance on pesticides and fungicides, and in turn, planting companion crops, green manure and cover crops, and integrating livestock to add nutrients back into the soil.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 was recently introduced by U.S. This marks the latest step in the ongoing process of shaping the next Farm Bill. This bill builds on the framework she shared earlier this year, with even more concrete proposals aimed at boosting rural communities and supporting farmers.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an array of programs aimed at farmers growing food that supports rural communities and the environment, but its own purchasing has long revolved around sourcing the cheapest foods available. Why Aren’t Federal Agencies Enforcing Pesticide Rules That Protect Farmworkers? Who Benefits?

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

APRIL 10, 2025

And then she saw it, right here on the wall of her childhood home: an aerial photograph of her own familys farm the house, the old barn, the windbreak of redcedar trees, and these same fields in summer green. Almost every farmhouse in America has a photo like this hanging on its walls just another member of the family, as it were.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 29, 2025

Ag Research and Rural Development Saying it was the initiative she is most excited to tackle, Rollins has also pledged to roll back regulations that limit innovation in ag research and will prioritize the restoration of rural communities. During his Senate confirmation hearing, he emphasized his connection to rural communities.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 15, 2025

Agriculture was the first industry mentioned, and the ways in which consolidation was driving the loss of small family farms became one of Vilsacks most-cited talking points throughout the administration. Under his tenure, the U.S. Bidens USDA also invested $2.2 Its unclear if that strategy will remain in place under Trump.

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