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Farmers and ranchers across the United States and throughout the world are already experiencing the repercussions of changing weather and climate. The impacts are particularly felt in the American west where declining water tables, increases in temperature, and a rise of pests and diseases moving into new areas have been linked to the Continue reading Colorado Meeting Addresses Climate Change’s Impact on Agricultural Production A recently released study makes an important point on agriculture’s effect on climate change. The perspective on the positive contribution of increases in agricultural productivity on the potential production of greenhouse gas emissions comes from an unexpected source—Stanford University. This should help broaden the discussion of how agriculture can help combat climate change and Continue reading A Complex Issue: The Impact of High-Yield Agriculture on Climate Change? At the start of the week, the White House released a report on childhood obesity titled, ‘Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity in a Generation.’ The report claims that neither children nor adults are eating enough fruits and vegetables and calls to increase consumption of these foods by 70% by 2020. Foxnews.com’s LiveTalks blog reported on Continue reading Friday News Roundup 5/21/10 Happy Earth Day! Starting today, National Geographic’s brand new Global Action Atlas will feature five of our target projects from across the nation. The Atlas spotlights a number of local, cause-related projects from around the world, giving individuals opportunities to take action by donating, volunteering, advocating, and sharing information. Click the targets on the map below Continue reading Where in the World Will You Take Action For Farms and the Environment? I just returned from the Amazon region of Brazil yesterday after a fascinating seven day trip. The purpose of the trip was to observe actions being implemented by the Brazilian government and the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to control deforestation and improve farming, ranching and forest practices aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Twelve people participated in Continue reading Talking Agriculture in the Amazon Typically farm bills set U.S. agriculture and food policy for five to ten year periods. And ever since the most recent bill was signed in 2008, AFT has been working to help finalize the details of its’ implementation. So in between farm bills, you sometimes think the next one is a long way over the horizon. Continue reading Did Somebody Say Farm Bill? Last week, The Los Angles Times ran an op-ed that should be of interest to all those involved in the countless farm and food related debates happening across the nation. Titled “The Facts about Food and Farming,” the piece is an excellent examination of the farm policy debate that is useful for thoughtful people whether they Continue reading The Farms and Food Debate Good Afternoon, I hope everyone’s week is starting off well. It’s been wet here in DC, but it’s good to be back in the nation’s capital after spending several days last week in the Midwest. One of my stops was at the 2009 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City where there was lots Continue reading Opportunities for Agriculture in Clean Energy Legislation |
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