FROM FOX NEWS ON MARCH 30, 2012
As a mother and RD, I have been curious about hormones in foods and whether or not they are a cause for concern. Hormones are in many foods – including plants. Instead of covering all foods, I am going to focus on cows. There is a lot of marketing that goes into products- especially milk and beef, which creates fear among consumers about the safety of our food supply.
FROM FARM FUTURES ON MARCH 8, 2012
On Wednesday the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance hosted a Food Dialogue panel in Washington D.C. Bart Schott, vice president of USFRA, said the initial Food Dialogue last September was very successful, and they felt another discussion would fit right in since this is National Agriculture Week.
The theme of this Food Dialogue was The Future of Food and Farming: An Agriculture Day Dialogue. The panel included Roger Beachy, former director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Bryan Dierlam, director of government affairs at Cargill; Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White; Eileen Langdon, a North Carolina veterinarian; and Wyoming rancher Pat O'Toole.
FROM MY RURAL TV ON MARCH 12, 2012
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners. This marks the first time agricultural groups at the national, regional and state levels have collaborated to lead the dialogue and answer Americans’ questions about how we raise our food – while being stewards of the environment, responsibly caring for our animals and maintaining strong businesses and communities.
Determining what consumers want and what they think of your product is the challenge of every business and every industry; agriculture is no different.
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES FEBRUARY 19, 2012
During the recent Grammy Awards, a cartoon farmer and his cows and pigs made their TV debut, starring in an ad for Chipotle Mexican Grill.
FROM THE FOOD MANUFACTURE ON JANUARY 25, 2012
Unlikely allies billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and the Crop Protection Association Society (CPA) have both called for more research into high-tech food production systems, including Genetic Modification techniques, as a way to tackle food poverty.
FROM THE SLATE ON JANUARY 17, 2012
Were you among the thousands who saw last week's Atlantic piece on "The Very Real Danger of Genetically Modified Foods?" Food writer Ari LeVaux sought to use recent research findings on the biology of digesting plant materials to argue for an overhaul of regulations for genetically modified (GM) food in the United States. The scientific misteps in his article and non-existent link between the study he cites and any specific danger from GM foods led a number of science writers to crack knuckles and get to rebutting.
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ON DECEMBER 4, 2011
AS CLIMATE-CHANGE negotiators from nearly 200 countries meet this week in South Africa, Carter Roberts, the World Wildlife Fund’s president, argues that the leading environmental challenge of this century won’t be global warming. It will be feeding people.
The WWF reckons that about 70 percent of the world’s land either is used to produce food or is unsuitable for that. Global population is heading from 7 billion toward a possible 10 billion by 2100. Per capita consumption rises as countries develop. Some vacant land may not be all that fertile.
By Bart Schott
Farmers and ranchers do a great job feeding America and the world, but we haven’t done a very good job answering the questions that Americans have about how we grow and raise our food. Questions about the environment, animal treatment and providing choices that are healthy and affordable for everyone could be better answered.
CHESTERFIELD, MO., November 2, 2011 – The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) announced today that BASF is participating in USFRA as a member of its Industry Partners Council (IPC). BASF joins a national farmer- and rancher-led effort to enhance public trust in today’s agriculture.
jsonline.com
By ARA
Fewer than 3 percent of Americans work in farming. Yet, this sector of our workforce not only feeds our country, it also provides a wealth of grain and food exports that feed millions of people around the world. In fact, America's agriculture sector is so productive that Americans spend less for food, as a percentage of their total income, than do most other people around the world.
uk.reuters.com
By Carey Gillam
October is a busy month for Kansas farmer Darin Grimm. With 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans to harvest, the third-generation family farmer is running a combine nearly dawn to dusk.
nytimes.com
By Julia Moski
LAST week, a new public-relations campaign about agriculture got off to a splashy start. With full-page ads in newspapers and panel discussions live-streamed on the Internet, the newly formed U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance began what it called a bid to reshape the dialogue about the American food supply.
World Dairy Diary
Chuck Zimmerman
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, Food Dialogues, is now live for your viewing pleasure. You can watch live on the Food Dialogues website or by using the Food Dialogues app on Facebook. That's where I'm watching.
WJBC – the Voice of Central Illinois
Carrie Muehling
A town hall -style discussion on Thursday aims to give Americans the opportunity to ask questions and get some answers regarding food production and broader issues related to food in this country.
News Radio 1420
Texas Farm Bureau
American farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in an online “food dialogue,” hosted by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Sept. 22.
The virtual meeting will allow farmers and ranchers across the country to join four town hall meetings. During the dialogue, the agriculture industry will come together to talk about how consumers relate to American farmers and ranchers through the food and fiber they produce.
Chuck Zimmerman
Corn Commentary
NCGA President, Bart Schott, ND corn grower, was a panelist on today's Food Dialogues, a town hall style discussion via live web stream. Food Dialogues is a project of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). Schott is secretary of USFRA.
Agwired.com/Precisionpays.com
Chuck Zimmerman
http://agwired.com/2011/09/22/usfra-releases-consumerfarmer-survey-results/
http://precisionpays.com/2011/09/watch-usfra-food-dialogues-live-online-now/
Today the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance released the results of a survey they conducted in July/August. They surveyed 2,417 consumers and 1,002 farmers/ranchers, both on a nationwide basis. The graphic below shows a comparison of the top five things consumers want more information about with the top five things farmers/ranchers think are most important to educate consumers about. You can find a more comprehensive summary of the results with this link (pdf).
Sacramento Bee
Anne Gonzales
A national town hall-style discussion forum Thursday will allow farmers and ranchers to directly answer questions from Americans about how food is grown and raised.
News10 ABC Sacramento
Kate Larsen
Online and broadcast
http://www.news10.net/news/article/155776/2/California-ranchers-farmers-discuss-food-in-America
DAVIS, CA - Farmers, ranchers and food experts from across the nation will participate in a multi-city town hall style meeting at the Mondavi Institute in Davis. The purpose is to directly answer questions from the American public about how food is grown and raised.
Allison Aubrey
Also picked up by GPB, Vermont Public Radio and KUHF-FM Houston Radio http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2011/09/22/140703300/farmers-and-ranchers-reach-out-to-talk-to-consumers
NPR's the SALT
by ALLISON AUBREY
It seems that all the big farm groups - from beef and pork producers to sugar and soybean growers — have been paying attention to those 'Know Your Farmer' bumper stickers.
Brownfield Ag News
Ken Anderson
The Food Dialogues, a series of town-hall style discussions, is taking place today (Thursday) at four locations across the nation, as well as online.
Survey Findings Released During “The Food Dialogues” Indicate Americans Constantly Think About Food Production Yet Have Little Connection to Farming or Ranching; Respondents Split on Whether Agriculture is Improving or Heading in Wrong Direction.
ABC News10 Sacramento
Kate Larsen
DAVIS, CA - Farmers, ranchers and food experts from across the nation will participate in a multi-city town hall style meeting at the Mondavi Institute in Davis. The purpose is to directly answer questions from the American public about how food is grown and raised.
Sacramento Bee
By Anne Gonzales
A national town hall-style discussion forum Thursday will allow farmers and ranchers to directly answer questions from Americans about how food is grown and raised.
Sacramento Bee
By Anne Gonzales
While Michael Dimock called on America to "rise up" and demand food that's healthier for people and the planet, Eric Benson explained that his family business will spend $30 million to make roomier pens for egg-laying hens.
And thousands of eyes nationwide watched the debate from their computer screens, tweeting and posting reactions on Facebook.
Event will feature Good Morning America's Claire Shipman and Chef John Besh; Farmer/Rancher and Consumer Survey Results to Guide Conversation
Are you ready to talk about food? The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is. On Sept. 22 they’re holding The Food Dialogues. During the event you’re encouraged to follow the Twitter hashtag: #FoodD and participate!
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers AllianceSM; (USFRA), comprised of prominent national, regional and state agricultural groups and their partners, today announced plans to lead a conversation with Americans, addressing concerns about their food, where it comes from and how it’s raised.
In support of a national effort to strengthen the image of agriculture and enhance public trust in today’s agricultural production practices, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) and John Deere announce that the company will become a member of the Premier Partner Advisory Group (PPAG).
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), a coalition of 49 agriculture groups, says it will begin a $10 million media campaign to reintroduce consumers to the origins of their food. USFRA includes the National
FROM BROWNFIELD AG NEWS ON MARCH 25, 2011
(USFRA) has selected an advertising agency and plans to launch a consumer-focused communications campaign this July.
FROM AG WIRED ON MARCH 24, 2011
FROM AG DAY.ORG ON FEBRUARY 17,2011
On March 15, USFRA will join other ag-related organizations at National Ag Day in Washington D.C.. National Ag Day is a day to celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture as well as build awareness for and appreciation of the role of agriculture in the everyday lives of Americans.
