What does the new Farm Census say about agriculture policy?

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The USDA’s new Agricultural Census showed some shocking trends, which we explain in more detail in this new BLOG POST ([link removed]) :

* The number of farms has declined, but large farms continue to consolidate and expand. The top 1% of farms now account for 42% of U.S. agricultural sales.
* Consolidation has led to the concentration of commodities, with nearly three-fourths of farmland dedicated to oilseed (like soybeans), grains, or cattle production.
* Despite increased demand for organics, the number of organic producers has declined, leading to a greater reliance on imports.

The system is not working for most of the supply chain, including consumers, specialty crop farmers, and small and historically disadvantaged producers. USDA policy incentivizes large-scale conventional commodity farming, leaving us more dependent on imports and more vulnerable to supply chain disturbances.

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Tell the USDA to support regenerative agriculture for specialty producers. Add your name to this letter ([link removed]) to provide feedback on the USDA’s Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative by 12:00 PM ET on Friday, March 8.

Thank you in advance for supporting ASBN’s efforts to promote agricultural policy that protects people and the planet. If you have any questions or would like to join ASBN’s Regenerative Agriculture and Justice Working group, please contact me at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

Sincerely,

Liza LaManna
ASBN Manager of Regenerative Agriculture & Clean Water
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