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Great article in Ag Alert by Mike Wade about the footprint of water in food production and also the amount of water used for many non food items. It does take water for farmers to produce healthy food but it also takes a lot of water to produce almost everything else. Perspective is very important!

With 60% of agricultural #water in the U.S. coming from surface sources like rivers, which are more prone to contamination, precise #watertreatment systems are vital for California’s produce safety. How We Keep Produce Safe: Advanced systems, such as EMEC’s LD SERIES controllers, help maintain strict water quality standards with real-time monitoring of pH and chlorine levels, continuously protecting crops against contamination risks. By investing in effective water treatment, #California’s agriculture industry strengthens its defense against contaminants, supporting food safety for millions. Want to learn more about water treatment solutions that protect public health? Visit our website www.volkewater.com #FarmToTable #PublicHealth #ProduceSafety

Your Next Meal Depends on Water 💧 🚨 Agriculture consumes 70% of our freshwater. As water becomes scarce, so does food. Let’s use water wisely and support innovations that keep our food supply secure. #WaterConservation #SustainableAgriculture

Happy Agriculture Societies Day! With increasing food, transportation and supply chain costs, it’s time to pay attention to the issue of food insecurity. I believe we need solutions to create economic viability and to create long term health and sustainability of the agri-food industry. If we don’t, impending crisis will occur. John Barlow, Travis Toews, FCPA, FCMA, ECA #agriculture #alberta #foodsecurity

Protecting #WaterQuality is essential for food production, public safety, and environmental health. See how a team of scientists is helping farmers manage fertilizers, which provide nutrients to crops but can pollute water if applied improperly: https://buff.ly/4foRjdz This project is supported in part by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture #WaterQualityMonth

Great Meeting with Representative Vince Fong (CA-20th) Today, the Family Farm Alliance had the pleasure of meeting with Representative Vince Fong to discuss the critical issues facing California’s agricultural community. We emphasized the importance of protecting Western irrigated agriculture, which serves as the backbone of our nation’s food supply. With inflation and rising grocery prices being top a concern for many Americans in 2024, it’s crucial that we continue to support the farmers and ranchers who provide for us all. We talked about how increased input and transportation costs are pushing grocery prices higher, and how domestic food production must be prioritized to avoid even higher costs from global competition. Western U.S. agriculture is vital, and protecting water access and ensuring flexible water management are essential to sustaining our production capacity. Now is the time to strengthen this sector, not reduce farmland—especially as drought and regulatory challenges continue to strain resources. Thanks, Rep. Fong, for your ongoing support of our farmers and ranchers! #FamilyFarmAlliance #WesternIrrigatedAgriculture #FoodSecurity #WaterAccess #InflationConcerns

As we mark the International Day of Food Loss today, let's reflect on our individual contribution to food waste and commit to taking practical steps to address the menace that is taking a heavy toll on the global food value chain #InternationalDayofFoodLoss #FoodWaste #Agriculture #Farmarcade

The EU grows nearly 2/3 of grain exclusively to feed farmed animals. Yet, most of this food gets lost in the conversion from feed to food for people. Every 100 calories of grain fed to animals results in only 27 calories of chicken for human consumption – and even less for pork and beef.     If the EU ended its use of grain to feed factory farmed animals, they could take impactful steps to reduce food loss and feed more people.    Call on EU leaders for a fair food & farming transition - sign the petition ➡ https://ciwf.end.it/sign/ #EndIt #FLWDay

On World Food Loss & Waste Day, we’re highlighting the untold facts about the EU’s growing food waste problem and what can be done about it.    The EU grows nearly 2/3 of grain exclusively to feed farmed animals. Yet, most of this food gets lost in the conversion from feed to food for people. Every 100 calories of grain fed to animals results in only 27 calories of chicken for human consumption – and even less for pork and beef.     If the EU ended its use of grain to feed factory farmed animals, they could take impactful steps to reduce food loss and feed more people.    Call on EU leaders for a fair food & farming transition - sign the petition ➡ https://ciwf.end.it/sign/ #EndIt #FLWDay 

📢 𝙒𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨! 🌾🚜 🐄🐂🐑 Family farmers are the backbone of our communities, but recent budget decisions are threatening their livelihoods—and our food security and will push many family farms to the brink, making it harder for them to survive. This isn’t just about farmers; 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀. These farms put food on our tables, protect the environment through responsible land stewardship, and support local economies. Without them, we risk losing access to fresh, affordable, and diverse food. We must demand better. The government needs to prioritize food , 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆. The future of farming—and the well-being of future generations—depends on it. 📢 Let your voice be heard! Share this post and tag your representatives. We stand united with our farmers and demand a fair, sustainable future for agriculture! 🌱 #SupportFarmers #ProtectFamilyFarms #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #FairBudget