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Agritourism Act and Consumers Food Satisfied
The Agribusiness Update
Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, of Washington, and Democrat Jennifer Wexton, of Virginia, introduced the AGRITOURISM Act, and the Purdue University Consumer Food Insights Report shows consumers most satisfied with their food consumption also spend the lowest share of their incomes on food.
Trucking Bills Step in Right Direction and H-2A Visa Numbers Grow
The Agribusiness Update
Industry trade groups say trucking bills passed by the House Transportation Committee are a step in the right direction, and the number of H-2A visas for ag workers continues to grow.
Connecting with Consumers is a Market Opportunity
Farm of the Future
Consumers are more and more interested in seeing where and how their food is being grown.
Providing a Farm Experience Keeps Some Small Farms Viable
Farm of the Future
How can small farming operations survive when scaling up is not an option?
Adding Agritourism to the Farm Business Plan
Farm of the Future
Allan Robinette says one of the major benefits of being a retail-only operation is their planting flexibility.
Pumpkin Patch Crowds and Food Index Up Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic lockdowns behind us, pumpkin patches and other agritourism venues are looking for bigger crowds, and the Food Price Index rises slightly.
AFBF Foundation Developing App for Agritourism
Farm of the Future
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is working on developing the American Farm Trail App.
Dam Reports Reaction Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One "dam story" after another seems to indicate dam removal pressure is growing, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is leading the resistance!
Dam Reports Reaction Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
One "dam story" after another seems to indicate dam removal pressure is growing, but U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is leading the resistance!
Agritourism Prompts Call for Biosecurity
Southeast Regional Ag News
Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? It can be tempting, but also may be put you in contact with African swine fever.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
AGRITOURISM Act Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Co-sponsor of the AGRITOURISM Act, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says the bill would create a dedicated office at the USDA to advocate for agritourism in rural America.
Dam Removal Study
Fruit Grower Report
State Senator Mark Schoesler says the new plan to study removal of four lower Snake River dams, brought forward by Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray, is a waste of time and suspicious.
Connecting with Consumers
Farm of the Future
Technology allows us to farm more efficiently, but it also opens up new opportunities to connect directly with consumers.
Harvest Hosts
Farm of the Future
There's a new revenue opportunity some farmers are taking advantage of: RV hosting.
USDA Invests in Natural Resources and Restaurant Equipment Challenges
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will invest $75-million in natural resource projects, and restaurants now facing supply chain challenges obtaining equipment.
Beef/Pork Export Struggles and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and pork exports reach impressive volumes while shipping obstacles cause frustrations, and Apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Agritourism Reopening in California and ASF Efforts in Dominican Republic
The Agribusiness Update
Winery tasting rooms and agritourism reopening in California, and efforts are underway in the Dominican Republic to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.
Farmer Bob's World
California Ag Today
Ivanhoe farmer Bob McKellar wanted to give the public a chance to engage with agriculture by opening Farmer Bob's World.