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American Farm Bureau

 Farmer: Child Labor Regs Need Further Revision

Feb 2, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2012 – Young people and the contributions they make as members of farm and ranch families are vital to American agriculture, according to Missouri hog farmer Chris Chinn. Testifying on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation, she told the House Small Business’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade that proposed Labor Department regulations on child .. READ MORE

Newsline

 Kids Can Learn a Lot Working on the Farm

Feb 2, 2012

Proposed child labor regulations could prevent a lot of kids from learning valuable lessons on the farm. Missouri hog farmer Chris Chinn explained her concerns about the issue at a House committee meeting. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has the story... LISTEN

FBlog

 Farmers Get Trendy

Jan 29, 2012

According to Phil Lempert, best known as the Supermarket Guru, “Farmers are becoming the latest food celebrities.” He goes so far as to predict that celebrity chefs are out, celebrity farmers are ... READ MORE

Foodie News

 Food by the Numbers

Jan 20, 2012

The number of winter farmers’ markets is increasing, according to the Agriculture Department’s updated National Farmers Market Directory. Venues that are open at least once between November and Ma... READ MORE

FB Act Insider

 Multi-Year Goal: Doing More With Less

Jan 23, 2012

The House and Senate Agriculture committees face time and funding constraints as they work to produce a multi-year farm bill that will revamp farm-support programs, consolidate conservation programs a... READ MORE

Rural Community Building

 Rural Transportation

Feb 2, 2012

Andrew Walmsley is American Farm Bureau Federation’s transportation specialist.  He spends a great deal of time considering what improvements can be made to America’s infrastructure and transport... READ MORE

Mission Statement

AFBF is the unified national voice of agriculture working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.