Symposium Set To Highlight Ag As Part Of The Solution To Climate Change
Experiences from farmers and leading policy thinkers will showcase agriculture as a leading solution to climate change and a lever for organizations to pull to meet GHG emissions targets. The Trust in Food Symposium, Feb. 14-16 in Nashville, gathers sustainability professionals from throughout the food production value chain to focus on farmers and their unique […]
Sustainable U.S. Beef Future Will Depend On Rich Storytelling, Data And Diversified Supply Chains
The future of American beef will rest on at least three pillars including emotionally powerful storytelling, data-driven insights and values-driven, diversified supply chains. That approach runs counter to traditional beef and agricultural marketing more generally, which has depended on attempting to educate the public on granular aspects of farm and ranch production, says Kent Harrison, […]
3 Can’t-Miss Sessions At 2022 Trust In Food Symposium In Nashville
If you are permitted to travel for business this winter and feel comfortable doing so, I hope you’ll consider joining me and the Trust In Food team at our fifth annual Symposium happening Feb. 14-16 in Nashville. This year’s theme is “Climate-Smart State Of Mind: Partnering For Progress,” a nod to the national conversation about […]
Three Regenerative Ag Trends I’m Watching In Early 2022
USDA’s announcement this week of new and expanded climate-smart agriculture opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers sets the tone for what is bound to be a year of robust activity in regenerative agriculture. “Climate change is happening, and America’s agricultural communities are on the frontlines,” stated NRCS Chief Terry Cosby in a Jan. 10 news […]
Here’s What It Will Take To Empower Farmers To Make Data-Driven Farm And Stewardship Decisions
Here at Trust In Food, we’ve got data on the brain. In fact, along with the Founding Partners of America’s Conservation Ag Movement (ACAM), we recently published a free whitepaper titled, “Scaling Connected Ag: How Farmers Find Success With Data-Driven Decision Making – And How Trusted Ag Advisers Can Help Accelerate It.” You can download […]
ACAM Executive Q&A: Dr. Brett Kaysen, Senior Vice President, Sustainability, National Pork Board
Throughout 2021, Trust In Food is inviting leaders of the Foundational Partners of America’s Conservation Ag Movement to share their vision for the future of conservation and sustainability in U.S. agriculture. In this post, we spotlight Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of sustainability, National Pork Board, an ACAM partner. Tell us a bit about […]
Wisconsin Farmer Brad Clark Shares Climate Positive Tips For Producers, Trusted Advisers
The dairy and row-crop farmer will speak at a free virtual Corteva event Nov. 17, 2021, focused on connecting farmers to consumers with regenerative agriculture. A series of extreme rains prompted Wisconsin farmer Brad Clark to change the way he operates and begin integrating more regenerative practices. The transition began three years ago on the […]
Q&A: Creating Farmer-Led Regenerative Agriculture Systems With Anjali Marok, Corteva Agriscience
For regenerative agriculture systems to be effective and scalable on U.S. farms and ranches, it’s important to get past the word of the day and focus on positive outcomes informed by farmers’ lived experiences, says Anjali Marok, interim global responsibility leader at Corteva Agriscience. Ahead of a free virtual event on regenerative agriculture happening from […]
ACAM Executive Q&A: Norma Ritz-Johnson, Executive Director, United Sorghum Checkoff Program
Throughout 2021, Trust In Food is inviting leaders of the Foundational Partners of America’s Conservation Ag Movement to share their vision for the future of conservation and sustainability in U.S. agriculture. In this post, we spotlight Norma Ritz-Johnson, Executive Director at United Sorghum Checkoff Program, a Founding Partner of ACAM. Tell us a bit about […]
ACAM Executive Q&A: Curt Blades And Megan Tanel, Association Of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Throughout 2021, Trust In Food is inviting leaders of the Foundational Partners of America’s Conservation Ag Movement to share their vision for the future of conservation and sustainability in U.S. agriculture. In this post, we spotlight Association Of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) leaders Curt Blades, senior vice president of agriculture services and forestry, and Megan Tanel, […]