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The world's food supply begins on the farm. Farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods, are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure the rest of us can eat. In this episode of ADM’s Faces of Food film series, we learn how Leeper Family Farms harnesses entrepreneurial drive to enhance their farming business, benefiting their livelihood and the entire family. Watch now and discover the innovation that defines America's farming community. https://lnkd.in/eT2YVwVk

The world's food supply begins on the farm. Farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods, are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure the rest of us can eat. In this episode of ADM’s Faces of Food film series, we learn how Leeper Family Farms harnesses entrepreneurial drive to enhance their farming business, benefiting their livelihood and the entire family. Watch now and discover the innovation that defines America's farming community. https://bit.ly/3Q4HJBJ

The world's food supply begins on the farm. Farmers, who rely on the land for their livelihoods, are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure the rest of us can eat. In this episode of ADM’s Faces of Food film series, we learn how Leeper Family Farms harnesses entrepreneurial drive to enhance their farming business, benefiting their livelihood and the entire family. Watch now and discover the innovation that defines America's farming community. https://lnkd.in/efPRWcAh

Showing your support for Farmer Veterans is easy with our farm locator! 📍 You can filter the map to search by location, products, certifications and experiences at https://loom.ly/tygp8KQ to find just what you're looking for. 🗺️ If you're a Farmer Veteran and haven't signed up yet - get your farm listed! Farmers have authorship of their own listing and can edit it at any time. On CTVeteranGrown.org, scroll down on the main page and select "Add Your Farm to the Map," OR at the top bar under Farmer Resources, click on "Register Your Farm." Either option will enable you to create a listing with edit access. The more farms engaged with this map, the more users will see value in using it! Keep contributing to showcase specific ways that Farmer Veterans can be supported - events, markets, etc. 🎉 Thank you to the U.S. Small Business Administration administration for the funding to make this happen! "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." - Henry Ford 🚜 #CTFarmerVeteran #HomeGrownByHeroes #CTGrown #CTFarmers #CTVeteranGrown #CTFarmerVeteranCoalition #sbaconnecticut

🌱 Empowering Communities Through Direct Engagement 🚚 At the heart of mobile market programs lies meaningful, direct connections with the communities they serve. Mobile market programs stand out because they're built around the people they're meant for. These programs are a celebration of community-centric values. #MobileMarkets #FoodAccessibility #CommunityEngagement #SocialEnterprise #InnovationInAction

🌾🚜 Let's celebrate National Ag Week from March 17th-23rd, 2024! 🌾🚜   As we honor the backbone of our nation's economy, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible contributions of agriculture with these 5 interesting facts. But that's not all – dive deeper into the heart of farming tradition with BigIron's Share Your Legacy series!   1. Did you know? There are 22 million hardworking individuals employed in the agriculture sector, ensuring that our plates are filled and our communities thrive. 2. Today, every farmer feeds an astonishing 144 people! Compare that to the 1960s when one farmer could only feed 25. Talk about amazing progress in feeding our growing population! 3. Farming isn't just a job; it's a way of life. On average, a farmer spends a remarkable 58.3 years on the farm throughout their lifetime, dedicated to nurturing the land and providing for others. 4. Wondering about the scale of American farms? The average farm size in the U.S. is approximately 434 acres, showcasing the vastness of our agricultural landscapes. 5. Here's a salute to our heroes: 11% of farmers in the U.S. are ex-army personnel, showcasing their unwavering dedication to service both in and out of uniform.   Ready to delve into the stories behind the statistics? Explore how BigIron's Share Your Legacy series is preserving the tradition of farming families in America. Read our blog now! #NationalAgWeek #Agriculture #BigIron #FarmingFacts #ShareYourLegacy https://lnkd.in/eeW8ewsg   5 Facts provided by: https://lnkd.in/gDvUGgXq

Talash Huijbers, from Limuru, wondered why farmers are the poorest despite growing our food. In 2018, after earning a Food and Agribusiness degree, she founded Insectipro, using insects to revolutionize agriculture. They grow black soldier flies for animal feed and crickets for human consumption. Read her inspiring story at https://lnkd.in/dvxNEAMc #Top40Under40KE

Did you know that food choice is a huge focus for mobile farmers' markets? Many mobile markets we work with seek the feedback of their customers to determine what kind of food is carried. "We just ask people anytime we have a chance, ‘What do you want to see on the truck?" - West Sacramento Urban Farm. If you'd like to learn more about mobile farmers' market programs like the West Sacramento Urban Farm, check out this webinar we hosted last year: https://bit.ly/3EewYGZ #FoodChoice #MobileProduceMarkets #BuildingHealthyCommunities

🌾🚜 Let's celebrate National Ag Week from March 17th-23rd, 2024! 🌾🚜   As we honor the backbone of our nation's economy, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible contributions of agriculture with these 5 interesting facts. But that's not all – dive deeper into the heart of farming tradition with BigIron's Share Your Legacy series!   1. Did you know? There are 22 million hardworking individuals employed in the agriculture sector, ensuring that our plates are filled and our communities thrive. 2. Today, every farmer feeds an astonishing 144 people! Compare that to the 1960s when one farmer could only feed 25. Talk about amazing progress in feeding our growing population! 3. Farming isn't just a job; it's a way of life. On average, a farmer spends a remarkable 58.3 years on the farm throughout their lifetime, dedicated to nurturing the land and providing for others. 4. Wondering about the scale of American farms? The average farm size in the U.S. is approximately 434 acres, showcasing the vastness of our agricultural landscapes. 5. Here's a salute to our heroes: 11% of farmers in the U.S. are ex-army personnel, showcasing their unwavering dedication to service both in and out of uniform.   Ready to delve into the stories behind the statistics? Explore how BigIron's Share Your Legacy series is preserving the tradition of farming families in America. Read our blog now! #NationalAgWeek #Agriculture #BigIron #FarmingFacts #ShareYourLegacy https://lnkd.in/eeW8ewsg   5 Facts provided by: https://lnkd.in/gDvUGgXq