small farms

University of Idaho Extension is accepting in-state applications for two USDA grants supporting post-production work by small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses.  Business Builder grants are offered through the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Food Business Center designed for business, market and supply-chain development projects aimed at “increasing business viability, developing regional marke

According to ERS’s most recent America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance report, most American farms, 86% are small family operations.  These farms operate on 41% of U.S. agricultural land and account for 17% of the total value of American production.  Large-scale family ...

It’s only been a year since Chris Hamp was elected President of the National Grange, but in that time, she’s worked hard to share with the farming community why the Grange is important in the 21st century.  Hamp noted that the Grange is there to encourage children, and young adults to be individuals and advocate for themselves.   “Long before...

Canada is moving closer to a grocery industry Code of Conduct.  It’s an attempt to level the playing field for fresh produce farmers, food manufacturers, and for independent grocers.  Canadian consumers have very few choices in where they buy their groceries.   Recent...

Last month, Washington representative Kim Schrier introduced the Farmers Feeding Families Act of 2022.  The central Washington democrat said the legislation will support small and medium sized farmers and producers by making fresh, healthy, locally grown food more available to families in need.  She add...

Land O’ Lakes is celebrating National Farmers Day by raising consumer awareness of the critical role that farmers play in society by launching the “State of the American Farmer” survey.  The survey revealed some of the misconceptions that Americans have about the state of farming.   On average, Americ...

Last week, the Department of Agriculture announced a $2.2 million award to 16 organizations to educate historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers and others.  The award from USDA's Risk Management Agency funds farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices.  US...

Farming can be challenging. Add to that, the responsibility of marketing and moving those products, it’s enough to make any producer’s head swim. In an effort to help the over 39,000 small farms across the state, the Washington state Department of Agriculture has a Regional Markets team to help navigate some of the complexities. Lau ...

According to an economic analysis report from Oregon State University, exports of agriculture from the state increased 25% over the past six years. That report also showed the number of small farms in Oregon increased since 2015. 3,417 small farms, which is an operation of nine acres or less, have started over the past six years ...

Ask many in the Washington farm community, and they’ll tell you those not connected with the agriculture community not only don’t know what is taking place on today’s farm, they also don’t care. Statistic show fewer and fewer Americans are connected with farming on a personal level, which supporters of farm country say is evident when you look at legislative decisions being made on the state and