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Keeping California Family Farms Competitive
California Ag Today
With small farms making up the majority of U.S. agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation is pushing for policies that protect family-run operations. As California farmers face mounting challenges, new USDA attention could bring much-needed support.
Backing the Backbone: New Push for Small Farm Policy
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging USDA action to support small, family-owned farms—nearly 90% of all U.S. farms. With thousands of operations lost, the call is clear: small farms need help to thrive, not just survive.
Number of Large-Scale Farms Surges by 32%
California Ag Today
The latest Census of Agriculture reveals a striking shift in U.S. farming over the past decade. While most farm size categories saw a fewer number of operations, large-scale farms jumped significantly.
A Striking Shift in the Number of U.S. Farms.
Southeast Regional Ag News
The latest Census of Agriculture reveals a striking shift in U.S. farming over the past decade. In 2022, the nation had 1.9 million farms—down by 10 percent from 2012, when there were over 2.1 million. That’s a loss of 208,816 farms in just ten years.
California, a Leader in Organic Sales
California Ag Today
In 2022, U.S. organic sales reached $9.6 billion. California accounted for nearly 40% of those sales.
Several Reasons for the Number of Farms Lost in the U.S. in the 2022 Cenusus
Line on Agriculture
Danni Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation outlines factors playing into the loss of the number farms in the U.S. as per the latest Ag Census survey.
Young and Old Farmers on the Rise
Southeast Regional Ag News
It’s a statement we hear a lot in the agricultural world: “We’re not getting any younger.” For the American farmer, it’s true…kind of.
Calling All Aquaculturalists
Southeast Regional Ag News
A census special study, forms for the Census of Aquaculture go out December 18.
Last Chance on the Ag Census!
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31.
Census of Agriculture Data Needed for Localizing Ag Programs
Line on Agriculture
NASS Hopes to Have Data Collection Points Ready By February 2024
2022 Census of Agriculture Deadline Nears
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA's National Agri Statistics Service says farmers and ranchers must respond by February 6 online or through the mail
Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
California Ag Today
The Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer.
Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
California Ag Today
The Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer.
Census of Agriculture Deadline Approaching
California Ag Today
We are joined by Sam Kieffer, American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy, to talk about the importance of participating in the Census of Agriculture.
Invites Sent for 2022 Census of Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Whether responding online or by mail, all responses are due February 6, 2023.
An Expanded Scope for the Census of Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time ever, the USDA will collect data on farmers growing hemp and using precision technology in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.
Planning the next Census of Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Planning the next Census of Agriculture
