Category Archives: Facts & Figures

No Excuses! Actions for growing the ranks of women farmer-leaders

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Mary Peabody

With new markets come new farmers. For every farm operator under the age of 35, the U.S. has six farm operators over 65, many of whom are on the verge of retirement. To meet our current and future needs, Agriculture … Continue reading →

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Make Sure Women Farmers are Counted in the 2012 Census of Ag

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Women's Agricultural Network

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to mail the 2012 Census of Agriculture to millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers later this year, and July 1 is the deadline to sign up to receive a census form. The Census … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Hurdle to the Local Food Movement…?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mary Peabody

Amid all the debate surrounding local foods, consumer health and preserving our regional agriculture the biggest hurdle of all might be the issue that we are not talking about–time! All the locally produced food in the universe will only be … Continue reading →

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