Changing demographics: Will fewer farmers be able to deliver political punch?
Sara Wyant from Agri-Pulse (@agripulse) has put together a fascinating piece on the politics for power. As America’s demographics change, can farmers still influence national politics? America has always suffered …
Has farm-to-table helped the actual farmer yet?
The farm-to-table movement has grown tremendously in the last number of years, bringing new kinds of opportunities to producers. Selling directly to consumers can bring higher prices and is rewarding. …
Traditional coffee production supports biodiversity
An article from National Geographic discusses coffee production in Ethiopia. A recent research study suggests that traditional cultivation practices – on plantations shaded by native tree species – support forest …
Organic cereal producer invests in farmland
Increasingly, consumers are demanding that food manufacturers and retailers pay careful attention to how food is produced and sourced. A Canadian-based organic cereal manufacturer, Nature’s Path – the company’s cereal …
USDA: $10M for minority, tribal and veteran producers
The USDA has announced nearly $10M in new funding to support minority, tribal and veteran agricultural producers, through its 2501 program. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition reports: “For decades, the …