The Changing Face of American Farming

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) examines some of the most significant challenges and opportunities facing today’s farming community. The conversation explores  the mounting pressures facing America’s farmers, from rising fuel and fertilizer costs to trade policy, beef imports and consolidation within agriculture.

Doug shares the stories of farmers finding ways to adapt, including Wendy Johnson’s diversification efforts and generational farmer Matt Bell, while examining legislation such as the Fairness for Small Scale Farmers Act and its focus on competition and consolidation in agriculture.

The conversation also explores the changing face of American farming, including the growing number of women entering agriculture, and the increasing role of agritourism as farmers search for additional sources of income and new ways to connect consumers with the land.

Throughout the episode, Doug questions how current federal trade and agricultural policies are affecting small and family farms and highlights the resilience farmers continue to demonstrate as they navigate economic and market challenges.

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