The Council on Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (C-FARE)

C-FARE Review of NASS Prices Program

A Review of the USDA NASS Agricultural Prices Program: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century
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Full Document updated 11.04.09
Errata sheet for documents printed prior to 11.04.09
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2009 Friend of C-FARE and Agriculteral Economics Reception
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"Food Safety Risk Ranking and Cost Analysis Along the Domestic and International Supply Chains"
C-FARE and AAEA sponsored a web based educational program the economics of food safety.

"Agriculture in a
Turbulent Economy"
C-FARE, eXtension, and the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the state of the agriculture economy.

"Environmental Markets: New Approaches for Natural Resources Management"
C-FARE sponsored a web based educational program for NRCS on environmental markets.

From Agriculture to Urban Ecosystems
C-FARE and the Ecological Society of America (ESA) have released a free web-based resource focusing on the science and policy of ecosystem services.
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Outlook and Investigation on Climate Change as it Relates to Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The symposium will highlight articles from peer reviewed AAEA policy journal.
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Student Information

C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture

"Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches"
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"Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches"
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Press Release for C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture
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Fact Sheet: C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture
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Sept. 2009	Friend of C-FARE & Ag Econ Event
Sept. 2009	C-FARE Hires Oklahoma State University Student for 2009 Internship
Aug. 2009	Press Release for C-FARE Review of the Prices Program Fact Sheet: C-FARE Review of the Prices Program
Apr. 2009	"Agriculture in a Turbulent Economy" Webinar
Feb. 2009	"Environmental Markets: New Approaches for Natural Resources Management" Webinar
Dec. 2008	"From Agricultural to Urban Ecosystems: Nature's Services to Humankind"
Apr. 2008	"Designer Crops: Building Health and Nutrition from the Ground Up"
Sept. 2007	C-FARE Participates in CNSF Congressional Visits Day 2007 Friend of Agricultural Economics Reception - Press Release Recognizing Contributions of Congresswoman DeLauro and Congressman Putnam

Sept 2009	Friend of C-FARE & Ag Econ Event
July 2009	"Food Safety Risk Ranking and Cost Analysis Along the Domestic and International Supply Chains"
June 2009	C-FARE Sponsored the National CFAR Speaker on “Are Local Food Consumers Civic Minded or Seeking Assurances?”
Apr. 2009	"Agriculture in a Turbulent Economy" Webinar Agenda
Feb. 2009	"Environmental Markets: New Approaches for Natural Resources Management"
Dec. 2008	Multidisciplinary webinar entitled, "Enhancing Environmental Expectations: The Ecology and Economics of Ecosystems"
Sept. 2008	C-FARE sponsored the National C-FAR "Lunch-n-Learn" speaker on "Valuing Your Diet"
July 2008	Multidisciplinary briefing "After the Fire: Approaches to Revitalizing Ecosystem Resources"
May 2008	Environmental Choices: Outlook and Investigation on Climate Change as it Relates to Agriculture and Natural Resources - Part II
Apr. 2008	Multidisciplinary briefing "Designer Crops: Building Health and Nutrition from the Ground Up"
Apr. 2008	Environmental Choices: Outlook and Investigation on Climate Change as it Relates to Agriculture and Natural Resources - Part I
Mar. 2008	C-FARE sponsored the National C-FAR "Lunch-n-Learn" speakers on "Climate Change Squeeze: Impacts, Adaptation, and Mitigation in Agriculture and Forestry"
Sept. 2007	C-FARE participated in a multi-disciplinary briefing on nutrient management entitled "Nutrient Management: A Best Management Practice for Clean Water"
Sept. 2007	C-FARE sponsored the second "Friend of Agricultural Economics" reception recognizing the contributions of Congresswoman DeLauro and Congressman Putnam
May. 2007	C-FARE sponsored speaker for the Soil Science Society of America and Congressional Soils Caucus event entitled "Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural and Forest Soils"
Mar. 2007	C-FARE participated in a multi-disciplinary briefing focusing on ecosystem services entitled, "Agriculture, Biology, Conservation: The ABC's of How Agriculture Services the Nation"
Mar. 2007	C-FARE sponsored the National C-FAR "Lunch-n-Learn" speakers on "Cultivating Our Competitive Edge: Funding Trends for Research and Extension & the Future of U.S. Agriculture."
Sept. 2006	Improving What America Knows About Its Agricultural Sector; The Review of the Census of Agriculture
July 2006	C-FARE Open Session at the AAEA Meetings on Census of Agriculture
May 2006	C-FARE and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) partnered to hold a stakeholder briefing addressing the Economics of Invasive View summary of research presented.
Sept. 2004	Partnering for Enhanced Research - from the September 2004 Symposium
Nov. 2003	Positioning Agricultural and Resource Economics: From Priorities to Action 1) Agenda and Presentations 2) C-FARE's Working Document on the Priorities Process
July 2003	C-FARE/NAAEA Sponsored Preconference on Grants
Nov. 2002	Public Information and the Food and Agriculture System - from the November 2002 Symposium
July 2002	Grant Writing Workshop

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