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 Agricultural 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.
Please Click Here to Visit

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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For information regarding this website, please email Tamara Wagester at C-FARE.

"The Low-Down on Local Foods"

When: Monday, April 11th

On Monday, April 11th the International Food Information Council Foundation and the Council on Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE) hosted a webinar discussing the definition of "local" foods; the nutritional, economic and social tradeoffs of local versus other foods; and consumer insights regarding local foods.

Interest in where our food comes from, sparked by a desire for more healthful foods, and has spawned a newfound appreciation for local foods and communities. This webinar complements the First Quarter 2010 issue of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA ) peer-reviewed science magazine Choices - http://www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/block.php?block=44.

Speakers:
Moderator - Lindsey Loving, Senior Director, Food Ingredient & Technology Communications, International Food Information Council Foundation

"What Does Local Mean?" Larry Lev, Ph.D. Oregon State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Presentation will describe current concepts of local, the central role that farm-direct marketing channels play in consumer perceptions of local, and the limited opportunities these channels offer for increasing local food consumption.

"Can Local Go Mainstream?" Robert P. King, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics
Talk will focus on the prospects for and barriers to local foods gaining a greater share of sales in mainstream supermarket and food service distribution channels.

"Nutritional Differences and Consumer Insights on Local Foods" Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian and President, Nutrition Edge Communications
Presentation will focus on nutritional comparisons of foods that are from local, regional, and national origins, as well as discussing consumer insights.

The presentations will be saved using web-seminar technology. View the webinar.

Speaker Biographies

Additional Resources

The Council on Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the national presence of the agricultural economics profession. C-FARE's governing board includes prominent agricultural economists representing a wide range of public and private sector interests. www.cfare.org

The International Food Information Council Foundation is dedicated to the mission of effectively communicating science-based information on health, food safety and nutrition for the public good. http://www.foodinsight.org

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"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. Please Click Here to Visit 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. Click Here for Agenda Student Information C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture "Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches" Click Here for Full Report "Improving Information About America's Farms & Ranches" Click Here for Executive Summary Press Release for C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture Click Here of Press Release Fact Sheet: C-FARE Review of the Census of Agriculture Click Here for Fact Sheet If you are interested in providing a tax-deductible contribution to C-FARE please view our donation form. For information regarding this website, please email Tamara Wagester at C-FARE.	"The Low-Down on Local Foods" When: Monday, April 11th On Monday, April 11th the International Food Information Council Foundation and the Council on Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE) hosted a webinar discussing the definition of "local" foods; the nutritional, economic and social tradeoffs of local versus other foods; and consumer insights regarding local foods. Interest in where our food comes from, sparked by a desire for more healthful foods, and has spawned a newfound appreciation for local foods and communities. This webinar complements the First Quarter 2010 issue of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA ) peer-reviewed science magazine Choices - http://www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/block.php?block=44. Speakers: Moderator - Lindsey Loving, Senior Director, Food Ingredient & Technology Communications, International Food Information Council Foundation "What Does Local Mean?" Larry Lev, Ph.D. Oregon State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics Presentation will describe current concepts of local, the central role that farm-direct marketing channels play in consumer perceptions of local, and the limited opportunities these channels offer for increasing local food consumption. "Can Local Go Mainstream?" Robert P. King, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Department of Applied Economics Talk will focus on the prospects for and barriers to local foods gaining a greater share of sales in mainstream supermarket and food service distribution channels. "Nutritional Differences and Consumer Insights on Local Foods" Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD Registered Dietitian and President, Nutrition Edge Communications Presentation will focus on nutritional comparisons of foods that are from local, regional, and national origins, as well as discussing consumer insights. The presentations will be saved using web-seminar technology. View the webinar. Speaker Biographies Additional Resources The Council on Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics (C-FARE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the national presence of the agricultural economics profession. C-FARE's governing board includes prominent agricultural economists representing a wide range of public and private sector interests. www.cfare.org The International Food Information Council Foundation is dedicated to the mission of effectively communicating science-based information on health, food safety and nutrition for the public good. http://www.foodinsight.org	The Conservation Crossroads in Agriculture
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