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The American Family Farmer Show is the weekly voice for small, independent farm owners, as well hobby farmers and all of those interested in eating natural foods that make as few stops as possible from the farm to the table.
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The Future of Farming: How FFA Is Growing the Next Generation of Agriculture (opens the original)
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With more than a million members nationwide, the National FFA Organization is helping introduce a new generation to the enormous range of opportunities available in agriculture. This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan welcomes Kristy Meyer of the National FFA Organization for a look at the future of farming and the upcoming 99th National FFA Convention & Expo. Kristy takes listeners inside the convention, from its growth and changing attendance needs to more than 350 exhibitors
Land, Labels and the Fight to Keep American Farmers Farming (opens the original)
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From development pressures and equipment repairs to food security and corporate control of agriculture, America’s farmers are facing challenges that extend far beyond the fields. This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan ( www.eastleighfarm.com ) examines some of the biggest issues affecting the future of farming and our food supply. Doug looks at land-use concerns surrounding a proposed aluminum smelter in Oklahoma and the broader competition for agricultural land as major develo
Growing Up, Not Out: How Vertical Farming Could Bring Fresh Food Closer to Home (opens the original)
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What if more of the produce in your grocery store could be grown just miles away instead of traveling across the country? This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan ( www.eastleighfarm.com ) welcomes Aaron Fields of Eden Green Technology to explore how vertical farming and controlled environment agriculture could help reshape the way America grows and distributes fresh food. Aaron shares his background in agriculture and greenhouse production and explains the story behind Eden Gree
From Screwworms to Smartphones: New Challenges Facing Rural America (opens the original)
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From an old agricultural threat making a troubling return to new research that could change the way farmers manage pests, this week on *American Family Farmer*, host Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan ( www.eastleighfarm.com ) looks at a range of issues affecting farmers, families and rural communities. Doug begins with concerns surrounding the New World screwworm and the USDA’s response, including funding aimed at prevention and efforts to expand sterile fly production—a longtime met
Beef Imports, Seed Control and the Policies Shaping American Farming (opens the original)
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What happens in Washington has a direct impact on America’s family farmers. This week on *American Family Farmer*, host Doug Stephan examines several developing issues affecting agriculture, from foreign beef imports and the outdated Farm Bill to seed trading and the ongoing debate over glyphosate. Doug begins with the controversy surrounding imported beef and whether bringing in more foreign product actually lowers prices for American consumers. He also looks at consolidation within the meatpac
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