American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
WEB1 day ago · Meet Skippy, Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year. American Farm Bureau Federation is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.
Get Involved | American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBFarm Bureau continues to evolve to serve the needs of members and their families on and off the farm or ranch. The Farm Bureau legacy includes leadership within local communities, advocacy on rural issues, public service and outreach, agriculture literacy and sustainability initiatives that respect farmers’ and ranchers’ stewardship efforts.
2022’s Top Ag Issues and A Look Ahead
WEBThe high cost of fuel severely impacted farmers and ranchers, especially as they navigated the fall harvest season. The cost of fertilizer increased by more than 60% from 2021 to 2022. Thankfully, at our urging, the U.S. International Trade Commission rejected proposed tariffs on imports of a key fertilizer ingredient.
County Activities of Excellence - American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBAward Winners. Counties will display their winning activities at the AFBF Annual Convention and Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas. County award winners will receive up to four free registrations to the Annual Convention (cost of travel and housing not included) and a $4,500 stipend to apply toward the cost of travel and exhibition.
15 Fantastic Food and Farm Facts - American Farm Bureau …
WEBAug 15, 2017 · Fifteen fantastic facts about agriculture to whet your appetite for the Food and Farm Facts book are below. Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. farms are owned by individuals, family partnerships or family corporations. Farmers will have to grow 70 percent more food than what is currently produced to feed the world’s growing population by 2050.
Farm Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Revolutionized
WEBJan 21, 2024 · Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
New Census Shows Alarming Loss of Family Farms
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · The 2022 Census of Agriculture reports 141,733 fewer farms in 2022 than in 2017. The number of farm acres fell to 880,100,848, a loss of more than 20 million acres from just five years earlier. “The latest census numbers put in black and white the warnings our members have been expressing for years,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.
Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers
WEBNov 2, 2023 · As noted in the latest AFIDA report, states showing the highest increases in foreign-investor-held agricultural acres between 2020 and 2021 were Texas, with an increase of nearly 549,000 acres; Arkansas with an increase of nearly 250,000 acres; and North Carolina, with an increase of nearly 247,000 acres.Forty-three percent of the …
Advocacy - American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBFarm Bill Sustainability Farm Income Farm Labor Trade Ag Innovation Challenge. VIEW ALL. Front Desk: (202) 406-3600. General Inquiries: [email protected]. Media Inquiries: [email protected]. 600 Maryland Avenue SW. Suite 1000 Washington DC 20024. News Viewpoints Market Intel. Issues Events Advocacy Initiatives Programs.
Leveraging Farm Dog Fame for a Good Cause
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The winner of the 2024 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year, Skippy, and her owners, Donald and Laura Adams, are leveraging the award to bring awareness to a special role working dogs can play on farms across the country. This comes after a major event five years ago that changed the Adams’ life and farming operation.
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