National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s Note: This post is the first in a two-part series about seed breeding. This series will explore the history of seed breeding in the US, the impacts of consolidation and concentration of seed breeding on farmers and our food systems, and what a more democratic seed breeding system might look like.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. As farmers, we probably ask ourselves this question often, when we are confronted with the many challenges that arise within our agribusiness operations.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2025

Barriers Unlike seed packets and wheel hoes, financing tractors costs more than a pretty penny. And the world of precision farming methods, like GPS and sensors, save water, use fewer chemicals, and enhance crop yields with less environmental harm. Tractors require capital to purchase, rent, or borrow. Another barrier is knowledge.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Having good seed won’t help you if your entire farm gets flooded,” says Sara Scherr, President and CEO of EcoAgriculture Partners. At the Future Economy Forum Pavilion, experts came together for a great conversation on making sure that food system financing aligns with climate goals. LIVESTREAM HERE!

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National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

FSA is currently unable to offer pre-qualification or pre-approval services for farm ownership loans, yet this service is routinely offered by other lenders working with competing buyers for farm properties, which puts buyers who must use FSA financing at a disadvantage.

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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. Every seed is important.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA works to empower and strengthen the capacities of leaders and technical staff to increase resilience and combat hunger. IndigeHub , United States Chef Bleu Adams founded IndigeHub to help Indigenous communities develop self-sufficiency and long-term success.

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