Ever had a bowl of cereal or a plate of mashed potatoes? How about a burger, pasta or vegetables? If the answer is yes, then modern farming and sustainable food practices are important to you.
American farmers have a history of consistently rising to meet the needs of the customers they serve. Their efficient system of agriculture brings us the most affordable, safe and abundant sustainable foods on the planet. But with the world’s population projected to increase by over 2.5 billion in the next 40 years, how will the U.S. farmer grow to meet the challenges of tomorrow?*
That’s what we’re here to help answer. By shining a spotlight on a few of the main areas of focus for the U.S. farmer (animal agriculture, sustainability, biotechnology and the global food demand), we hope to give you a little insight into how modern farming practices continue to support safer, healthier, sustainbale foods for our growing nation and for those all over the world.
*http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/ipc/pcwe