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Is Your California Farm Too Big to Be Small?
California Ag Today
A federal definition dating back to 2013 is getting a closer look as California considers what really qualifies as a small farm.
The Next Generation of Southern Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia examines the future of family farms as Alabama honors a young farm family building for the next generation.
Selling Direct Is Difficult, But Customer Service Goes A Long Way
Farm of the Future
Customer service can make or break a direct-to-consumer farm business.
Keeping Small Family Farms Viable
Farm of the Future
There are several organizations that advocate for policy to support American farmers, but not all farmers have the same priorities.
Deep Roots, New Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s agricultural community is showing unprecedented excitement to protect working lands for generations to come.
She Farms, She Leads
California Ag Today
A 2026 campaign spotlights women transforming California’s agricultural industry.
Documentary Shines Light on California’s Working Lands
California Ag Today
“You Just Can’t See Them From the Road” shares the real challenges facing the farmers and ranchers who keep California’s rangelands alive.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
California Ag Today
According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
Big Wins and Key Deadlines in Southeast Ag
Southeast Regional Ag News
From tax savings to farmland preservation, here’s what producers need to know now.
Generations on the Land
Southeast Regional Ag News
Alabama honors family farms with Century, Heritage, and Bicentennial recognition programs.
Small Farms at the Heart of New USDA Policy
Line on Agriculture
A new suite of policies has been released under a new USDA initiative to support small family farms.
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.
American Agriculture: A Family Business
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to a recent report, 97 percent of all U.S. farms are family-owned, and family farms account for 90 percent of all farm production by value.
Dairy Finds Niche in Lactose Sensitivity
Farm of the Future
One of the ways farmers can add value to their products is by specializing in a niche market.