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Find a market to celebrate #NationalFarmerMarketWeek You can use AMS’s Local Food Directory on your desktop or mobile devices to search for markets, local produce and a number of other items. Simply type in the search bar what you are looking for from a specific item likes eggs or even by farming practice such as #organic or #FairTrade. The directory will then show you what is closest to you. https://lnkd.in/g_4XwaTv

Find a market to celebrate #NationalFarmerMarketWeek You can use AMS’s Local Food Directory on your desktop or mobile devices to search for markets, local produce and a number of other items. Simply type in the search bar what you are looking for from a specific item likes eggs or even by farming practice such as #organic or #FairTrade. The directory will then show you what is closest to you. https://lnkd.in/g_4XwaTv

Did you know that the practice of using wool from sheep dates back over 10,000 years? This makes sheep one of the earliest animals to be domesticated for agricultural purposes. Interestingly, there are over 1,000 different breeds of sheep worldwide, and they produce more than just wool and meat - sheep milk is also used to make cheese like Roquefort, Pecorino, and Feta. #fridayfact #lamb #sheep

Did you know that cows' four-compartment stomachs have super powers? Their unique digestive systems allow them to graze many native forages that humans can't digest. In fact, 90% of what cattle eat is indigestible by humans. Cattle turn nutritionally low-value grasses, plants, etc., into a protein-rich product that we enjoy as beef. Happy Beef Month! What's your favorite beef product? 🍔🥩 #beef #agriculture #sustainability #sustainableagriculture

Often, unknown territory sparks great innovations such as vertical farming. It is one of the latest trends in the vegetable production industry and one of the sustainable solutions for a growing demand for food safety and ultra-fresh vegetables. As an early leader in this technique, we have a dedicated team breeding suitable genetics for vertical farming. The result? A wide range of lettuce varieties with different leaf shapes, color, texture, flavors, and good shelf-life. So, let's move forward – and upward – together! Daring to do new things: Enza Zaden Explore more – https://shorturl.at/mIKSY #EnzaZaden #SeedsOfWisdom #VerticalFarming #BreedingToFeedTheWorld

"𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 – 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬" The story of American beef starts with the hardworking cattlemen and ranchers who raise the finest cattle in the world. Yet, despite their essential role, many feel squeezed out of their rightful share of the industry’s profits. Recently, we posted on the topic of "COOL: Country Of Origin Labeling" as it pertains to the best interests of the US Cattlemen industry. Today, we look at the pricing and profit challenges within the industry. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 🔸 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Ranchers often sell their cattle at auction or directly to packers at prices that barely cover costs. While retail beef prices soar, the ranchers who bear the risk and labor see little of the reward. 🔸 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: Dominated by a few large corporations, beef distribution and processing wield immense control over pricing. Many cattlemen argue that these distributors use their market dominance to suppress the prices paid to ranchers while enjoying significant profits at the retail level. 🔸 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: This pricing disparity creates an uneven playing field, leaving independent cattlemen vulnerable to market volatility. The question arises: how can we ensure fair compensation for those at the very foundation of this industry? 💡 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲. 𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Stay tuned for this ongoing series where we’ll delve deeper into the challenges facing America’s cattlemen. Let’s spark a conversation about fairness, transparency, and the future of American beef. 📩 Interested in Beef.com? 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝@𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚.𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬. #Beef #USCattlemen #Agriculture #FairPricing #BeefIndustry #PremiumDomains #BeefDotCom #CattlemenVoices #FoodIndustry #Cattlemen

From the latest insights on Australian Beef Market: • Performance records under the Meat Standards Australia eating quality (EQ) index improved last financial year. • Longer-term, the average MSA index of slaughter cattle from Australia’s national herd has improved by almost one index point since 2010-11 • Producers are making ongoing improvements to raise the eating quality of their cattle and ultimately meet consumer expectations Share your thoughts 💭 #Gulfneed #KSA #LivestockMarket #Agriculture #PositiveOutlook #DemandGrowth #ProcessingInnovation

What grows together, goes together! Bree Stock MW explains how the diversity of agriculture helps give #Oregonwine its True Character and distinguishes us from winegrowing regions around the world. She also shares some tips for your next visit to our wine regions! #wineindustry #winebusiness #agriculture

💥NEW EPISODE💥 What’s next for the Farm Bill, and how could it change how we think about food and farming? In Part 2 of our conversation with Christina Badaracco, MPH, RDN, LDN, we delve deeper into the recent changes made in the Farm Bill and what they mean for the future. Christina discusses the potential expiration of current programs and the possible introduction of new laws that could significantly impact our food system. Access the book: https://lnkd.in/gC_53sDK (Use code WEBINAR for 30% off) 🎧 Watch the whole episode here: https://lnkd.in/gm9H7EQM Helpful articles in the shownotes. ⚡️If you like what you hear & see, make sure to like, follow, subscribe, and share with all of your friends! ⁠ . . . . . #supportplantbasednutrition #animalagriculture #farmbill #foodsecurity #thrivebitespodcast #thrivebitesmedicine

Are you looking for a profitable venture that also feeds the world? Goat farming is the answer! With high demand for goat milk, meat, and fiber, you can secure a steady income while contributing to global food security. #Food_is_Power