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RealAg Radio: Fertilizer outlook, rural development, and the reality of risks, Feb 24, 2025

Real Agriculture

Ashleigh Weeden on rural development; Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) on a risk report entitled Optimism to Realism; and, Hear a spotlight interview with Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio!

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NASDA urges congressional leadership to provide economic aid and disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers

NASDA

Farmers and ranchers are encountering tremendous pressures under high input costs, elevated interest costs, deeply depressed commodity futures markets and poor local cash markets. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. territories.

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State agriculture departments seek to support new farmers with business and technical assistance services

NASDA

Arming individuals with information and business training creates a more resilient farm economy when unavoidable weather and market challenges are presented. According to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, beginning farmers now make up 30% of all U.S. producers , with over one-million farming for 10 years or less.

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Winter Farming in Florida: Profit Ripe for the Picking

ATTRA

These crops have many benefits for small-scale growers in Florida due to high demand in winter months, extended harvest, local market opportunities, and versatility of the use for these commodities. Choosing the right market for your products is essential to minimizing risk and creating a stable income stream.

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International Policies for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development

Agric4profits

Agrarian reform and rural development should be strengthened and supported by further improvements in the current system of international economic relations. This will help overcome protectionist policies, market distortions in production inputs and technology, inadequate technical cooperation, and insufficient resource flows.

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Farm Stops Create New Markets for Small Farms

Civil Eats

A farm stop sells food on consignment from nearby small and medium farms, landing it somewhere between a grocery store, a farmers’ market, and a food hub. They are also distinct from a farmers’ market, which requires farmers to either be there for sales or hire someone to sell for them. Farm stops can change the equation.

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Michigan Food Hubs and Farm Stops Grant Program

ATTRA

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is offering a one-time grant opportunity to strengthen Michigan food hubs and farm stops. Applications are due February 21, 2025. The maximum award amount is $50,000.

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