Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. It can also promote healthier soil, reduce pest problems, and boost rural economies.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Removing the current tax treatment of these awards will allow more ranchers and farmers in rural America to gain better access to a wide array of veterinary services needed for their livestock and poultry. Every American community deserves ready access to veterinarians.

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Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Farmers Weekly A scheme run by Warwickshire Rural Hub and grant aided by The Royal Countryside Fund (formerly the Prince’s Countryside Fund) is to continue this autumn, providing pop-up health and wellbeing services for farmers at local livestock markets.

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Food Tank

JULY 20, 2024

Ustawi Afrika is working to improve gender equity for rural women and expand sustainable agricultural practices in Kenya. Doreen Irungu founded Ustawi Afrika after watching her mother struggle as a woman in agriculture in a semi-arid, rural area. According to UN Women , over 60 percent of people living in rural Kenya are women.

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Daily Yonder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union (NFU) vice president of advocacy, said greater scrutiny of mergers will help address the lack of competition in the rural economy. Family farmers and ranchers have long felt the effects of increasingly consolidated and uncompetitive markets,” Stratz said.

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Food Tank

MAY 3, 2024

Even though we live in rural Iowa, kids don’t have access,” says Melissa Beermann, Monona County Director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Everybody assumes that it’s just farm country, but most kids live in town or if they do live rural, they don’t own property.

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Farming First

MARCH 17, 2025

Farmers relied on farmers markets with logistical challenges. The post How Digital Marketplaces Are Empowering Small Farmers and Rural Communities appeared first on Farming First. Digital marketplaces offer new, efficient ways to sell directly to consumers.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Do diverse crops or diverse market purchases matter more for women’s diet quality in farm households of Mali? Trees on farms improve dietary quality in rural Malawi. Do both, of course. Jeremy nods sagely. The nexus between agroforestry landscapes and dietary diversity: insights from Myanmars Central Dry Zone.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post New IoT Partnership Addresses Rural Connectivity Gap in Northwest Ohio appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Emergent Connext has teamed up with MetaLINK Technologies to launch a groundbreaking IoT network solution for the ag industry in Northwest Ohio.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If the merger had been allowed, the combined company would have become the second-largest grocery chain in the United States, controlling 22 percent of the grocery market , according to the organization Food and Water Watch. The FTC argues that combining the two companies would reduce competition, leading to higher prices and fewer choices.

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Daily Yonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A new initiative seeks to increase the number of farmers of color through a new freight farm to be placed in rural Minnesota. In February, Route 1 will place its first freight farm in the rural community of Loretto, population 650. “We We have concerns around hunger in America,” Jordan told the Daily Yonder.

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NASDA

MARCH 3, 2025

By prioritizing Codex, the Department of Agriculture supports the revitalization of rural areas and sustains the millions of American livelihoods connected to our food, beverages, and agricultural exports. Codex will continue to have an increasingly positive impact on rural America as we see expanded demand for U.S.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 23, 2024

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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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The post Trimble Addresses Rural Connectivity with Automatic Stream Switching for Corrections appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Automatic stream switching allows farmers to access the best available means of receiving RTX corrections, minimizing downtime.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 13, 2025

John Deere announced today the release of JDLink Boost, a satellite connectivity solution to ensure customers continue seamless […] The post John Deere revolutionizes rural farm connectivity with JDLink Boost Launch appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

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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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a key opportunity for lawmakers to put a face to the issues impacting rural America and help them understand the importance of passing a strong farm bill with the right programs in place.” At a time when the details of the farm bill are still in flux, the Fly-In is especially important,” said WFU President Darin Von Ruden.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 7, 2024

The post CNH Supports Expanded Rural Connectivity in Latin America appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. CNH brings 4G network connectivity and digital services to 500,000 hectares of countryside in the province of Buenos Aires.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

million in awards that will strengthen and improve access to local and regional food markets by investing in a diverse range of businesses, organizations, markets, and communities. This new application seeks to simplify applications and reporting processes to increase the accessibility of the program for small and rural organizations.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. That’s because no one wants to “own the issue,” according to Nella Mae Parks, a farmer and organizer for the nonprofit Oregon Rural Action. “The About 15% of the U.S.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Without guaranteed funding, the progress made in these areas is expected to stall, potentially setting back years of advancement in agricultural research, rural support, and conservation efforts.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association.Research from South Dakota State University , the University of Nevada, Reno , University of Georgia , and more have found that farmers experience significantly higher stress levels than the general population.

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Daily Yonder

APRIL 3, 2024

Located in Grayson County, Virginia, one of the earliest projects for the organization was the Independence Farmers Market, providing an outlet for local foods and crafts. “It’s Photo provided by Grayson LandCare) Grayson Landcare also acts as an incubator for rural innovation.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Farm Action , an organization devoted to stopping corporate agrocultural monopolies and building fair competition in rural America, has issued a short report, Balancing the US Agricuiltural Trade Deficit with Higher Value Food Crops. Its point (you have heard this from me repeatedly): the U.S. Make them happen!

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NASDA

JANUARY 31, 2024

During her time in this position, Josie spearheaded NASDA’s Plant and Pesticides Policy Committee and Rural Development & Financial Security Policy Committee. food and beverage companies reach new global markets. Josie Montoney-Crawford also joined the public policy team in December 2022 as manager of public policy.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With up to 70 percent of Zimbabwe’s population surviving on rural economic activitiesmostly rain-fed crop farmingrecurring droughts are devastating to the country. This situation, Brazier says, has now changed thanks to the policy and market shifts. The drought has left more than 7 million people without enough food.

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Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Learn about the seven most common rural land loan financing mistakes and how to avoid them. Securing the right rural land loan can help you expand your agricultural operation or invest in a dream property. However, rural land loans differ from traditional home loans, requiring unique financial considerations.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Economists point to COVID for playing a significant role in rising rural real estate prices. Learn more about land values in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and what's hot in the land market.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Investing in organic research provides farmers, both certified organic and non-certified, with innovative solutions and practical tools that enhance profitability, mitigate financial and ecological risks, and foster economic growth and social well-being in rural communities. Maintaining yields and managing production costs.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 27, 2025

Alongside recipes, Sokoh also provides cultural and historical context for the dishes alongside photos from Nigerias landscapes, food markets, and people. But he believes that there is a new way forward, advocating for a transformation that supports agroecology, rural communities, and networks of smaller cities.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Heres a look at the pros and cons of a certified rural appraisal vs. a comparative market analysis. Land Values: Theres more than one way to measure a farms worth.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 11, 2025

USDAs decision to re-initiate reimbursements on signed LFPA and LFS contracts is a welcome development , y et the termination of the LFPA25 cooperative agreements misses a key opportunity to bolster opportunities for farmers seeking financial stability through new and expanded domestic markets.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

AUGUST 10, 2023

The primary focus of the Agricultural Competition partnership is to identify market structures and practices that hinder competition among farmers, food processors, farm suppliers, and related industries. By rooting out such practices, the program aims to protect consumers from unfair pricing and ensure transparency in the market.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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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Food Politics

JULY 21, 2023

Malnutrition in all its forms is related to poor diets, the rise of low-cost nutrient-poor foods and the increasing availability of highly processed foods in rural areas. However, these are also associated with increased supply and spread of energy-dense and highly processed foods. What is to be done?

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Farming aligns with the skills, service mindset, and resilience they bring, especially since about 60 percent of active-duty personnel come from rural communities, Emily explains. They also run Hawaii Farm-to-Car, an online farmers market that makes local food available to residents with just a few clicks.

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