I am in the process of starting small milling company. I would like to start milling Oats. Where can I buy dried whole oats seeds for my milling company located in New Castle, Delaware?
I would like to own an Oats Farm in Delaware or Maryland. What do I need to do to acquire land and machinery needed to start Oats farm?
In today's world, we are seeing an ever increasing age of our farmers. Today the average age of the American farmer is 57 and rising. It alarms me that it is up to that. As a 20 yr old 5th generation farmer, i have an idea as to why it is that high. With land prices skyrocketing, fertilizer prices up, and more natural disasters and droughts, why are some reasons you see that young people aren't getting into farming? What programs are there to help young farmers? How can local non-agricultural people help? And last, what is your idea of what a typical farmer looks like/life is like??
Why doesn't this organization get it? Agriculture is not a dirty word today. As a farmer I find it to be a very trendy word as I meet and relate to people. The dirty word today is "Ag-industry".
Where is USFRA on the 2012 Farm & Food Bill? That's a once-in-five-year opportunity to truly begin shifting the direction of agriculture policy, providing more incentives for aspiring farmers to start their own farm businesses through sustainable practices. That's where the market is headed but where are the voices of farmers and ranchers?
Are land prices becoming too high?
Why has it taken this long for modern farmers and their representatives to directly confront their implacable enemies? Apparently something has changed.
Would you supplement your diesel fuel needs by growing your own PVO to use as a biodiesel? For farmers and ranchers south of a line from Corpus Christi to Laredo (best weather for a cold intolerant plant), jatropha curcas (The Barbados Nut) would be a great addition, in lowering fuel costs, reduction of pollutants, very slightly decreasing foriegn demand for petroleum products (oil for diesel fuel).
How can the consumer help the Farmer and Rancher?
This is a comment rather than a question. I was borne in New York City, and am a city person. Nevertheless, I am horrified by the idea of forbidding farmers from saving seeds. I would hope that farmers from the whole world, including the USA, would oppose this law forbidding Iraqi farmers from saving their seed.
The optimal strategy for building soil for highly productive food gardening is also, when adopted globally by 6 billion people, the most powerful force for pulling carbon from the atmosphere and storing it, and it reduces energy use by 50x and water use by 6x compared to conventional agricultur. The specific disciplines are BioIntensive Gardening, Permaculture, French Intensive BioDynamic Gardening, and the creation of gas from cellulose, for use as energy, when making biochar, which sequesters lots of carbon, and releases it slowly. Also use source reduction: capturing the manure of livestock and humans, adding waste vegetable matter in the optimal proportions, processing it to capture its methane gas, breaking the methane down while providing energy, and using the remaining solids as soil additives and / or sanitary bedding for the livestock. Who supports this?
Given climate change, it behooves a nation to keep food reserves for its people. What comes to mind are the seven lean years in Egypt versus the seven good years during biblical times under Joseph. One hears of year 2012 where the sun will spit out excess radiation and toast earth and its food supply. Does the United States have a government food reserve for its people that will last seven years or more??? Severe climate change can happen affecting our growing seasons, our crops and our food supply. Food may become more precious than gold or oil in the forseeable future. Is there a government foodstock stockpile? One of China's greatest vulnerabilities is lack of food for its people. I have been told that China keeps large US treasury reserves to be able to buy food from the US in case of a national emergency. What if the US has no food to sell to China in an emergency. What then?
I want to know how I can get a representative here in my county/state to speak to the local farmers. I want to get them to stop growing Monsanto's GMO grains.
Are dairy cooperatives the answer to meeting demand for dairy products as well as providing an open market for smaller scale farmers to sell their goods? Could this cooperative model work in other agricultural industries as well?
Kirby Schmidt, Minnesota I believe our future consumers can be positively shaped at a young age. Is making food and agriculture education courses a high school graduation requirement realistic? Especially for urban/metropolitan education systems?
Today's dialogues have been wonderfully thought provoking; however, they have been focused very much on challenges facing U.S. farmers and ranchers (fair enough). But especially given the longstanding global nature of our food system, how can we meet these challenges in ways that lead us toward sharing the successes we hope for in the U.S. more widely with food producers globally
Will USFRA affiliated organizations' members disclose the amount of government subsidies they receive so that the public has a better understanding of American farm subsidies and can develop informed opinions on how to improve our agricultural policies?
Where was the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance during the just ended United Nations Summit on NCDs? (Sept. 19 & 20) Representation from Food and Agriculture sectors was lacking, as agriculture, food and nutrition are naturally important parts of any discussion on health and disease.
What role do responsible farm managers have for "calling out" bad actors in their farm communities?
What do you feel is U.S. agriculture's responsibility in feeding a population expected to exceed 9 billion people by 2050? Do you agree or disagree that it takes all types of farms to offer both the choices and necessary quantity of food?
Why are there not more farmers on the panels at the town halls? I thought this was a farmer outreach. For the NYC panel, I would prefer to see some farmers on the panel from NY or the Northeast.
When will people stop using buzz words such as "dirty word" to short-change the discussion of a very complex topic? In other words, when will facts, justice, social responsibility and science be used instead of charged rhetoric in our national discourse? Seek the truth and tell the truth and we shall be free and healthy and prosperous.
What resources do farmers and ranchers have to stay up to date on the latest insights into farming/ranching techniques, methods and consumer trends?
Why are farmers and ranchers joining forces for this effort?
FROM AGRI PULSE ON FEBRUARY 9, 2011
FROM THE INDEPENDENT.COM ON FEBRUARY 11, 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.
FROM AGRI PULSE ON MARCH 3, 2011
FROM AG WIRED ON MARCH 24, 2011
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Antibiotic use in farm animals can be a complicated topic. We know there can be a lot of confusion around whether antibiotics are present – or not present - in the meat and milk we consume. Many people are concerned about the risk of creating antibiotic resistance strains of bacteria. They want to know when and why farmers use them when caring for their animals.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today’s agriculture continues to be attacked by a number of different groups. Unfortunately, as the majority of the U.S. public has become further and further removed from the farm, they tend to believe the groups attacking agriculture, according to the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). This new alliance is comprised of most of the leading national farmer- and rancher-led agricultural organizations.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) continues to establish itself and build momentum with selection of a general contractor.
The Alliance, currently composed of 23 of the nation’s foremost farmer- and rancher-led agricultural organizations, selected Drake & Company (DrakeCo) to provide association management services.
AgWired’s Chuck Zimmerman got an update on how things are going with the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance from General Manager Hugh Whaley during American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting.
Congratulations to the 2011 National Ag Day Essay Contest Winners!
President Barack Obama and top Congressional leaders are scheduled to meet again today to discuss a deficit reduction deal, after weekend talks failed to narrow the differences over the size and scope of the package. The president will also hold a news conference at 11 a.m. ET Monday to discuss the status of the debt talks.
The 40-plus ag organizations that make up the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) begin a collective conversation with the public this week to strengthen the image of agriculture and build trust in today’s agricultural best production practices. USFRA Chairman Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, explains why the effort is needed, how much it will cost and, most importantly, how the Alliance will measure success on this week’s Open Mic.
Washington–The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, 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.
Read the full post at Idaho Farm Bureau News
One of our sessions at the Ag Media Summit is titled, “Of course our food is safe,” says modern ag – But is anybody listening? The presentation was made by leadership members of the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. The Chairman is Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation.
It seems like everyone is talking about agriculture and food production these days, except those closest to it – farmers and ranchers. That’s the motivation behind a new initiative the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance announced this week at the Agricultural Media Summit in New Orleans.
When Bob Stallman’s daughter called him a month ago to ask him if drinking milk would be bad for her kids, he knew farmers had an image problem.
By Vicky Boyd, Editor, The Grower
Whether it’s the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list or Michael Pollan’s documentary Food Inc., agriculture is having to increasingly defend itself against widespread public criticism.
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture’s Hillary Whittaker travels to New Orleans.
Our mission is to relate to consumers; answer their questions; and build trust,” says Bob Stallman, chairman of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance.
View the full post at agprofessional.com
LANSING – The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), comprised of prominent national, regional and state agricultural groups and their partners including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), has announced plans to lead a conversation with Americans, addressing concerns about their food, where it comes from and how it’s raised.
Read the full post at Drovers Cattle Network
To: Financial Times Editorial Staff
In response to the August 17 article “Agribusiness battles claims of abuse and unhealthy food,” the United States Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) would like to clarify the aims of our organization and our outreach initiative.
DECATUR, Ill.-The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance(USFRA) today announced at the Farm Progress Show that Monsanto is joining its movement to answer Americans’ questions about how their food is raised. USFRA is a coalition of more than 50 national, regional and state agricultural groups and their partners, committed to continuously improving how they grow and raise food that provides healthy choices for people everywhere
Farmer Brian Scott recently blogged about the importance of talking to consumers to listen to their concerns but also to clear up possible misperceptions around how farmers grow and raise food. Check out an excerpt from his blog about how he thinks it’s imperative for farmers do a better job connecting with consumers.
Tweet moms hear how their food is grown and raised – from a farmer and rancher
Moms are clearly mindful about what they feed their families, and following March’s Tweet chat, it’s clear they want to hear from farmers and ranchers about how their food is grown and raised. Tweets flooded #FoodD last week as USFRA hosted an online Twitter event – aka a “Tweet Chat” or “Twitter Party” – for moms, farmers and ranchers. Jeff Fowler, a farmer and rancher, was on hand to answer questions and provided insights into how he grows and raises food on his farm in California.
Take a look at some of the key questions and responses moms have regarding how their food is grown and raised.
USFRA Hosts Discussion in Chicago with Food Bloggers Last week, USFRA organized a breakfast discussion in Chicago at a local restaurant with 16 farmers and ranchers from around the country and six local food bloggers. There was no structured presentation, allowing bloggers to eat breakfast with actual farmers and ranchers in a casual setting. While at the table, discussions centered around farmers and ranchers family backgrounds and how their farms or ranches operate. Bloggers also had the opportunity to ask the farmers and rancher their questions.
Cattleman Ryan Goodman recently attended the Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville and learned about cattle feed efficiency. Take a look at what he learned and what he thinks about defining and measuring efficiency.
Want to read more? Check out Ryan's blog at www.agricultureproud.com
Emily Webel gives us a glimpse into life on her grain and cow/calf operation on her blog Confessions of a Farm Wife, while sharing the joys of teaching her girls about farming. One of her recent blog posts talked about taking her kids to see an agricultural exhibit at a children’s museum. Check out what she has to say about the importance of encouraging farm visits by families and making sure young people get the whole story about farming.
To read more, visit her blog at www.webelfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
Crystal Cattle shares some of her takeaways from the Tomorrow’s Top Producer Conference hosted by Farm Journal. Take a look at some interesting stats from the meeting.
Want to read more? Visit her blog at www.crystalcattle.blogspot.com
Check out this blog post about a consumer’s questions on how food is grown and raised.
Read the full blog post at www.txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org
A Texas farmer writes an open letter to consumers wanting to have a conversation about the food they grow and raise. Below is an excerpt from the blog that shares five things farmers are passionate about when it comes to food production.
Read the full blog post at www.tabletop.texasfarmbureau.org
The recent editorial “Feeding the Future” in the Washington Post clearly articulated a major challenge facing us and the future of food while tackling the complicated issue of using certain agricultural techniques as a viable solution. When it comes to their food, consumers are rightfully passionate and they want to know more information about where it comes from and how it was grown or raised. With so much emotion attached to the food we consume, many Americans may adopt a particular stance for or against an issue that may not reflect all of the information or realities of farming and ranching. Many of these food challenges – and the potential solutions - are not black and white; they are incredibly complex and depend upon various companies across the food spectrum working together.
Consumers continue to have important questions and concerns about their food. They want to know “Is the food we’re eating healthy long-term?” and “Is the planet able to sustain the amount of food we’re producing?”. They also want to be sure our farmers and ranchers are feeding their own families the same food they’re growing and raising for Americans.
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) kicked off The Food Dialogues with the Town Hall in September, and just as consumers are committed to continue asking complex questions about their food, our farmers and ranchers are equally committed to continue listening and addressing their concerns from their own personal perspective and experience. While the dialogue began with our Town Hall, we know open and honest conversations should be ongoing.
Updated on 11/1/11
Consumers are asking us many questions about biotech seeds and traits. They want to know why some farmers may choose to use them and what the long-term implications are not only for our health but also for the farming/ranching industry.
Many people have asked farmers and ranchers what we think about World Food Day, organized by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the U.N. (October 16) and Food Day, sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interests (October 24). In a month focused on food and Food Days, it is essential that farmers and ranchers continue our commitment to listening to Americans and to show our support for producing healthy choices for people everywhere. We can find common ground with many different voices on this purpose – even if we disagree on more granular issues.
For farmers and ranchers, it is clear that a disconnect exists between the American public and the food they serve on their dinner tables. For too long, farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes – conventional, organic, large and small – were, for various reasons, not part of the discussions taking place in Americans’ homes about where their food comes from. We want to do better. We want to continue listening to consumers and engage in open, honest conversations about food.
Since we are not a policy organization, we do not and cannot have an official opinion. Each of our more than 50 affiliates and partners may have their own stance on this issue. Our goal is to help facilitate discussion, highlight key issues and encourage farmers and ranchers to engage in conversation with consumers. Many of the farmers who are members of our affiliates use biotech seeds and traits for good reasons like reducing the amount of water or pesticides they need to use on their crops. Some farmers choose not to use biotech seeds for other reasons.
We encourage more farmers and ranchers who have experience with using biotech seeds and traits to join in the conversation – it seems pretty one-sided right now. Take a look at this story that ran on Bloomberg in June that tries to address questions objectively. Also, BestFoodFacts.org included a month-long series of blog posts and asked several third-party experts and professors for their thoughts on biotech seeds. Read more on what they think.
This was originally entitled “Isn’t it time we pull our heads out?” A close runner-up was “Your stubborness and independence may work on the farm – and put you out of business.
On September 22, we’re kicking off a conversation with Americans about how we grow and raise our food. Streamed live from Washington D.C.; New York; Fair Oaks, Indiana; and Davis, California, we’ve invited voices and viewpoints from across the food spectrum to share their opinions. Farmers, ranchers, consumers, students, retailers, media and leaders in business, food and food service will all be welcome to the table.
As farmers and ranchers, it is our responsibility to grow crops and raise animals with the utmost diligence and care. We genuinely enjoy our jobs and look forward to sharing the fruits of our labor with you and your families. We take pride in our work and strive to provide the best environment for our crops and livestock. We pour ourselves into our work to provide food for consumers worldwide, but most importantly we do it because we love it. We work hard to provide a comfortable living for our families, just like consumers do in their jobs; however, it's rarely about the bottom line for farmers and ranchers. In today's money-hungry business climate, it's difficult to understand and believe in a concept like ours, and I would tell the average consumer that farmers and ranchers are not greedy, criminal minded, or uneducated. We are hard working individuals just like you. We are your neighbors, friends and colleagues and we want consumers to be as proud of the work we do as we are.
It is no secret that urban sprawl is depleting the amount of land available for food production. As a result, farmers and ranchers are becoming more efficient and conservative in the methods we use to raise livestock and grow fruits, grains, and vegetables. While we are utilizing technology more than ever, we are still just as passionate about our jobs. Just like the newest iPhone, Tablet, or 3-D T.V., technology is allowing farmers and ranchers to do more with less; creating healthy, more available food for you and your families. I wish consumers knew and acknowledged that agriculture is evolving like every other industry, but remaining steadfastly dedicated to growing safe and healthy food for your family and ours.
Farming and ranching is not all big business. Factory farms are not common! 95% of all farms are FAMILY owned.
I would tell the average consumer that there is absolutely no need to worry about the food they are eating, whether their concerns be in animal safety to GMOs to new farm technology; you can be sure it is safe, tested and reliable, and is the way of the future. The new technology and forward movement of the Ag industry is what is going to carry us through the changes of the 21st century. No farms, no food.
I wish Americans knew and understood how farmers and ranchers are overall taking responsibility for their actions in agriculture, from leading the global pack in GMO information and use to taking responsibility for the care of their animals, and knowing that not only are farmers and ranchers working to raise safe food for you and your family, they are working to raise it for theirs, too. A healthy crop or animal yields the best possible results for the farmer, and for you.
As a fifth generation farmer I feel that as America industrialized farmers became removed from the rest of society and have failed to keep open communications with those outside of agriculture. Today we are starting realizing this, and on our farm are recommitting ourselves to listening and answering others concerns about farming and making changes where necessary.
Like all other businesses, farming has evolved over time. Science and technology has allowed us to continue to feed ourselves and our growing communities. Even though farming has changed, farmers still continue to farm with the same moral and ethical standards as our ancestors.
Eric Niemann is a third generation Kansas farmer and grows corn and soybeans.
Norman Husa is a family farmer from Nebraska. He grows grain and manages a seed business.
Common Farming Misperceptions
Our farmers and ranchers want to answer Americans’ questions and make sure they feel good about their food choices. Take a look at how farmers Brent Bible, Brandon Moseley and Neil Moseley are building relationships and answering questions about food. For more information and to join the conversation, visit us at www.fooddialogues.com
Definition of Sustainable
Definition of CSA
Listen to how farmers use technology and biotech seeds to help produce food for consumers. For more information and to join the conversation, please visit us at www.fooddialogues.com
Modern Agriculture
A recent piece posted on The Atlantic’s website discusses biotech seeds and crops and the “very real danger” of their use. The author includes quotes from an agriculture company’s website, but provides little context around them.