National farm association leaders unveiled plans for a “straight talk” campaign to engage the food industry in a dialogue on sustainable agriculture production, the marketing practices used to reach consumers,…
Export Exchange Wrapping Up
…presidential election and its potential impact on trade. Dineen says despite who wins the election next month, “trade is too important to our consumers, our agricultural system and our entire…
Bullish Agribusiness Opportunities Exist
…wins the presidential election on Nov. 8, trade is too important to our consumers, our agricultural system and our entire economy to be relegated to the kind of hyperbolic, overblown…
American Butter Institute Board Elects New Leadership
…ABI’s president during this exciting time for the butter industry,” said Ellenberger. “Butter’s popularity with today’s consumers continues to grow as they seek good tasting and versatile foods with simple…
The Conversation About Food And Choices
The Agriculture Secretary says a much needed dialogue about food and connected choices between producers, sellers, and consumers is beginning to take place. Rod Bain has the story. Conversation…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…spice stations, live demonstration kitchens, and a fresh sampling of ingredients. Through a strong partnership, FAS coordinates with Foodhall to host special events to inform Indian consumers about U.S. food…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available online in the USDA Results Medium Chapter New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic Agriculture. Since 2009, NIFA has…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…egg quality and food safety standards at production, wholesale, and retail levels. The goal is to provide California consumers with eggs that are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established…
Checking Chickens on Social Media
…farm. Chicken Check In was launched last year to help provide real answers about current issues in chicken production and give consumers as close up look into the daily lives…
Industry Calls for Clearing up of Organic Marketing
The organic industry wants more certification for organic products. The Organic Trade Association told public officials during a Thursday roundtable consumers need to trust organic marketing of products beyond food….
Help for Low-Income Families to Purchase Fruits and Veggies
…replicated or scaled, demonstrate a track record of designing and implementing successful nutrition incentive programs to connect low-income consumers and agricultural producers, provide locally or regionally produced fruits and vegetables,…
Additional Lender Category for Small-Scale Operators
…Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to local and regional food systems. Over the past seven years, USDA has helped provide consumers a stronger connection to…
International Policy Development Needs Family Farmers and Ranchers
…issues important to family farmers and ranchers, their rural communities, and the consumers they feed. I thank Dave and Mark for representing the Farmers Union organization and working to elevate…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…markets and others. Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy “Providing food safety training for small farm owners and food processors is critically important to the health of consumers,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy….