C-FARE increases public appreciation for research, extension, outreach, and academic programs in agricultural and applied economics.

The mission of the Council on Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics (C-FARE) is to translate knowledge generated by agricultural and applied economics professionals into educational programming directed to policy-makers, Congressional staff, stakeholders, and leaders in the federal administration

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Webinars and Events

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Insights About America’s Rural Communities 
Insights About America’s Rural Communities 

A 2023 Economic Research Service report revealed that: 

Changes in rural America’s population, poverty, and employment over the last few years reveal three main findings. First, the rural population is growing again following a decade of negative or near zero growth rates.

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C-FARE and AAEA: A Collaboration that Enhances our Value to Policy Makers
C-FARE and AAEA: A Collaboration that Enhances our Value to Policy Makers

In the July webinar we communicate about some of the topics that will be showcased at the AAEA annual meetings in New Orleans July 28-30, 2024. The current AAEA president will provide an overview of the expertise of the membership, we will hear about climate change impacts on agriculture from a distinguished fellow, and two AAEA members will discuss highlights of a session on food waste, and a workshop on food prices.

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Benefits and Risks of A.I. and Digitization in Agriculture 
Benefits and Risks of A.I. and Digitization in Agriculture 

The National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of USDA highlights the many promises of AI and digitization in Agriculture…

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An Introduction to the 2022 Census of Agriculture 
An Introduction to the 2022 Census of Agriculture 

In February 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level.

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 Newsletter

 

November Newsletter - Market Corner

The global agricultural and food economies are facing multiple challenges - growing food demand, adapting to climate change, improving the nutritional content of food, reducing negative environmental side effects, and improving the well-being of the rural sector. These challenges require changes in food and agricultural technologies. Fortunately, the land grant system and government commitment to public support of research provide a great foundation to reinvent food and agricultural systems in the US and globally.

The land grant system is a key part of a large publicly supported research system that provides basic knowledge and education about food, agriculture, and health. Increased basic knowledge is essential but not sufficient to drive technological progress. In the post-WW2 era, we have witnessed the emergence of institutions that translate new knowledge into practical innovation. In particular, the modern…..

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  • Gal Hochman

    Rutgers University

    C-FARE, to me, is the bridge between academia and policymakers, translating and connecting academia, practitioners, and industry

  • William Masters

    Tufts University

    Food and agriculture connects us all in so many different ways. C-FARE events show how the system works, and how we can work together for better outcomes.

  • Kathleen Liang

    NC A&T

    C-FARE always encourages an open mind when looking for new opportunities to share information. Communicating sciences to non-scientific audiences is the best way to create our stories.