60 http://www.fb.org/rss/itunes/AFBF/1458605725001 en-us © 2009 American Farm Bureau http://www.fb.org/rss/itunes/AFBF/1458605725001 johne@fb.org (John Earl) American Farm Bureau American Farm Bureau johne@fb.org no Students from the Sarah Moore Green Magnet Technology Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, were invited to the White House to plant the 5th Annual Kitchen Garden, all thanks to an Agriculture in the Classroom grant from the Tennessee Farm Bureau. Students from the Sarah Moore Green Magnet Technology Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, were invited to the White House to plant the 5th Annual Kitchen Garden, all thanks to an Agriculture in the Classroom grant from the Tennessee Farm Bureau. Students from the Sarah Moore Green Magnet Technology Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee, were invited to the White House to plant the 5th Annual Kitchen Garden, all thanks to an Agriculture in the Classroom grant from the Tennessee Farm Bureau. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2337789328001_WHG-Full-Mixdown-h264-3000Kbps-720p.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2337774596001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2337789328001_WHG-Full-Mixdown-h264-3000Kbps-720p.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2337774596001 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:37:06 -0400 0:03:13 no Video preview of featured info on alternative energy from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts seriesBooks/maps, pocket guides, educator's guides and pencils on sale while supplies last. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291725539001_FFF-Video-C-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291709329001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291725539001_FFF-Video-C-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291709329001 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:16:29 -0400 0:01:00 no Providing new farm bill programs for fruit and vegetable farmers would help ensure a strong agricultural economy and benefit the health of the entire nation, American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Barry Bushue told Congress. Providing new farm bill programs for fruit and vegetable farmers would help ensure a strong agricultural economy and benefit the health of the entire nation, American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Barry Bushue told Congress. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2324916290001_0007LX.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2324853637001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2324916290001_0007LX.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2324853637001 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:09:11 -0400 0:05:12 no A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new comprehensive immigration reform package. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman talks about the importance of the legislation for U.S. agriculture. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2307658265001_April-17-13-Stallman-on-immigration.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2307605776001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2307658265001_April-17-13-Stallman-on-immigration.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2307605776001 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:37:56 -0400 0:03:30 no Video preview of featured info on how today's farmers produce more food using fewer resources, from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. Books/maps, pocket guides, educator's guides and pencils on sale while supplies last. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291730557001_FFF-Video-B-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291709332001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291730557001_FFF-Video-B-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291709332001 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:04:22 -0400 0:01:47 no AFBF farm policy specialist Mary Kay Thatcher discusses the organization’s new farm bill proposal. That proposal was sent to Capitol Hill earlier this week (April 8, 2013). AFBF farm policy specialist Mary Kay Thatcher discusses the organization’s new farm bill proposal. That proposal was sent to Capitol Hill earlier this week (April 8, 2013). AFBF farm policy specialist Mary Kay Thatcher discusses the organization’s new farm bill proposal. That proposal was sent to Capitol Hill earlier this week (April 8, 2013). http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291598915001_04-09-13-Marykay-No-Clean.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291567727001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291598915001_04-09-13-Marykay-No-Clean.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291567727001 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:39:27 -0400 0:03:05 no Video preview of featured info on today's farmers from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. Books/maps, pocket guides, educator's guides and pencils on sale while supplies last. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T Video preview of featured info from the award-winning 2011 Food and Farm Facts series. All products are on sale. Order now! http://bit.ly/ZbmQ7T http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291734094001_FFF-Video-A-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291719098001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2291734094001_FFF-Video-A-final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2291719098001 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:07:55 -0400 0:01:35 no Lois Alt and her husband Tony own and operate Eight is Enough poultry farm in West Virginia. Their farm is recognized as an environmental role model. However, the Alts received notice from EPA that they needed a Clean Water Act discharge permit for stormwater runoff. Lois Alt did not believe EPA’s demand for a permit was warranted or supported by law. That did not sit well with her and in spite of possible fines or jail time, Lois made the bold decision to stand up for principle and, with the support of the American Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Farm Bureau, she decided to sue the EPA. Lois Alt, a West Virginia poultry farmer, with support from the American Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Farm Bureau, decided to sue the EPA after the agency claimed her farm required a discharge permit for stormwater. Lois Alt, a West Virginia poultry farmer, with support from the American Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Farm Bureau, decided to sue the EPA after the agency claimed her farm required a discharge permit for stormwater. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2203147791001_ALT-EPA-Mixed.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2203108006001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2203147791001_ALT-EPA-Mixed.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2203108006001 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:56:53 -0500 0:03:05 no AFBF President Bob Stallman told Congress today that a new guestworker program for agricultural workers is needed. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26, 2013 – AFBF President Bob Stallman told Congress today that a new guestworker program for agricultural workers is needed. WASHINGTON, D.C., February 26, 2013 – AFBF President Bob Stallman told Congress today that a new guestworker program for agricultural workers is needed. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2191493506001_02-26-13-Stallman-Immigration-Testimony-Final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2191474074001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2191493506001_02-26-13-Stallman-Immigration-Testimony-Final.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2191474074001 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:44:54 -0500 0:04:58 no Farmer and rancher members of many local Farm Bureaus are reaching out to consumers in their communities to talk about how to cut costs while putting nutritious meals on the table for their families during Food Check-Out Week (Feb. 17-23, 2013). Farmer and rancher members of many local Farm Bureaus are reaching out to consumers in their communities to talk about how to cut costs while putting nutritious meals on the table for their families during Food Check-Out Week (Feb. 17-23, 2013). Farmer and rancher members of many local Farm Bureaus are reaching out to consumers in their communities to talk about how to cut costs while putting nutritious meals on the table for their families during Food Check-Out Week (Feb. 17-23, 2013). http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2176158545001_2013-FCOW-mixed.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2162643211001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2176158545001_2013-FCOW-mixed.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2162643211001 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:21:26 -0500 0:01:17 no Farm Bureau members talk about why they are Farm Bureau Proud. Farm Bureau members talk about why they are Farm Bureau Proud. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2337680678001_Master5-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2098583277001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/pd16/media/1418551519/1418551519_2337680678001_Master5-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2098583277001 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:15:24 -0500 0:03:50 no Hailed as the “State of Farm Bureau” speech, AFBF President Bob Stallman’s powerful annual address is much-anticipated by members. Stallman provides an overview of where agriculture is heading in 2013 and the role farmers and ranchers will play. Hailed as the “State of Farm Bureau” speech, AFBF President Bob Stallman’s powerful annual address is much-anticipated by members. Stallman provides an overview of where agriculture is heading in 2013 and the role farmers and ranchers will play. Hailed as the “State of Farm Bureau” speech, AFBF President Bob Stallman’s powerful annual address is much-anticipated by members. Stallman provides an overview of where agriculture is heading in 2013 and the role farmers and ranchers will play. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2093718164001_2013StallmanAddress.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2071280088001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2093718164001_2013StallmanAddress.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2071280088001 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:07:56 -0500 0:31:21 no Check out what AFBF's Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee accomplished in 2012. Check out what AFBF's Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee accomplished in 2012. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2142674720001_2013-YFR-REV-.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073010789001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2142674720001_2013-YFR-REV-.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073010789001 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:56:37 -0500 0:04:43 no Check out what the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Accomplished in 2012. Check out what the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Accomplished in 2012. Check out what the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Accomplished in 2012. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2073035178001_S-09-Foundation.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073010676001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2073035178001_S-09-Foundation.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073010676001 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:56:37 -0500 0:05:14 no Check out what AFB Women's Leadship Committee accomplished in 2012. Check out what AFB Women's Leadship Committee accomplished in 2012. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2073033094001_S-08-WLC.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073012704001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_2073033094001_S-08-WLC.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=2073012704001 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:56:37 -0500 0:05:16 no AFBF’s Young Farmer and Rancher Chair Glen Cope explains why the estate tax is such a pivotal issue for the nation’s young farmers and the future of U.S. agriculture. AFBF’s Young Farmer and Rancher Chair Glen Cope explains why the estate tax is such a pivotal issue for the nation’s young farmers and the future of U.S. agriculture. AFBF’s Young Farmer and Rancher Chair Glen Cope explains why the estate tax is such a pivotal issue for the nation’s young farmers and the future of U.S. agriculture. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1990333993001_Estate-Tax-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1990329635001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1990333993001_Estate-Tax-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1990329635001 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:01:04 -0500 0:02:06 no Many Texas families will soon be picking out that perfect pumpkin to carve or to cook. What you may not know is there’s a good chance that favored holiday fruit was grown right here inTexas. We took a trip up to Floydada to learn more Many Texas families will soon be picking out that perfect pumpkin to carve or to cook. What you may not know is there’s a good chance that favored holiday fruit was grown right here inTexas. We took a trip up to Floydada to learn more http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/36667544001/36667544001_1972025848001_pumpkin.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1978095718001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/36667544001/36667544001_1972025848001_pumpkin.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1978095718001 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:58:46 -0500 0:03:49 no John Anderson of the American Farm Bureau Federation explains why this year’s Thanksgiving feast will cost just a bit more. John Anderson of the American Farm Bureau Federation explains why this year’s Thanksgiving feast will cost just a bit more. John Anderson of the American Farm Bureau Federation explains why this year’s Thanksgiving feast will cost just a bit more. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1954115334001_2012-Thanksgiving-Survey-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1954095837001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1954115334001_2012-Thanksgiving-Survey-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1954095837001 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:02:13 -0500 0:01:03 no Mark Maslyn, AFBF’s Executive Director of public policy, talks about the need for bipartisanship from the Obama administration and members of the new Congress when they address tough issues such as agricultural labor, trade and the economy when they start their work during the new year. Mark Maslyn, AFBF’s Executive Director of public policy, talks about the need for bipartisanship from the Obama administration and members of the new Congress when they address tough issues such as agricultural labor, trade and the economy . Mark Maslyn, AFBF’s Executive Director of public policy, talks about the need for bipartisanship from the Obama administration and members of the new Congress when they address tough issues such as agricultural labor, trade and the economy . http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1954333543001_2012-Election-General-Issues.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1954284343001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1954333543001_2012-Election-General-Issues.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1954284343001 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:40:41 -0500 0:01:25 no Retail food prices increased slightly compared to the second quarter, but we’re actually paying less today compared to a year ago. Retail food prices increased slightly compared to the second quarter, but we’re actually paying less today compared to a year ago. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1902713635001_MarketbasketIntro.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1902367093001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1902713635001_MarketbasketIntro.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1902367093001 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:05:44 -0400 0:00:33 no In the final months of 2012, Congress will take up a tax package, including AFBF’s priority tax issues, such as estate tax reform. AFBF is focusing its grassroots resources to take action on this issue during a lame duck session of Congress. In the final months of 2012, Congress will take up a tax package, including AFBF’s priority tax issues, such as estate tax reform. AFBF is focusing its grassroots resources to take action on this issue during a lame duck session of Congress. In the final months of 2012, Congress will take up a tax package, including AFBF’s priority tax issues, such as estate tax reform. AFBF is focusing its grassroots resources to take action on this issue during a lame duck session of Congress. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1878242861001_Death-Tax-Stallman-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1878235709001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1878242861001_Death-Tax-Stallman-1.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1878235709001 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:44:08 -0400 0:01:55 no With Congress debating the future of the 2001 and 2003 tax plans, a higher Death Tax exemption level and a lower rate need to be put in place now. We are asking Congress to stop this harmful tax increase on farmers and ranchers. With Congress debating the future of the 2001 and 2003 tax plans, a higher Death Tax exemption level and a lower rate need to be put in place now. We are asking Congress to stop this harmful tax increase on farmers and ranchers. With Congress debating the future of the 2001 and 2003 tax plans, a higher Death Tax exemption level and a lower rate need to be put in place now. We are asking Congress to stop this harmful tax increase on farmers and ranchers. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1878245886001_Death-Tax-Group.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1878242969001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1878245886001_Death-Tax-Group.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1878242969001 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:44:05 -0400 0:02:00 no With the expiration of the current farm bill quickly approaching, and in the midst of the worst drought in a generation, Farm Bureau members, along with farmers and ranchers from across the nation, rallied "Farm Bill Now!” rall in Washington DC With the expiration of the current farm bill quickly approaching, and in the midst of the worst drought in a generation, Farm Bureau members, along with farmers and ranchers from across the nation, rallied "Farm Bill Now!” rall in Washington DC http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1854656272001_Stallmanopening.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1836594600001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1854656272001_Stallmanopening.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1836594600001 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:09:07 -0400 0:01:29 no Malissa Schentzel and her family raise about 30 head of sheep on almost six acres of land just 30 miles south of St. Paul, Minn. In her newest video, Malissa explains how 4-H gives the family quality time together and teaches important life lessons. Malissa Schentzel and her family raise about 30 head of sheep on almost six acres of land just 30 miles south of St. Paul, Minn. In her newest video, Malissa explains how 4-H gives the family quality time together and teaches important life lessons. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1799087138001_Farm-Video.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1799047042001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1799087138001_Farm-Video.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1799047042001 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:35:26 -0400 0:04:49 no American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. Speaking before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Stallman said he was confident AFBF’s approach could easily provide a safety net that meets regional and commodity differences, while also staying within the budget. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1838826444001_05-14-12-Stallman.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1642796758001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1838826444001_05-14-12-Stallman.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1642796758001 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:07:05 -0400 0:04:56 no Young farmers and ranchers from throughout the country volunteered at the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank in Grand Rapids. The effort was one of many of American Farm Bureau's Harvest for All activities to help feed the nation's hungry. Young farmers and ranchers from throughout the country volunteered at the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank in Grand Rapids. The effort was one of many of American Farm Bureau's Harvest for All activities to help feed the nation's hungry. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1579230098001_Harvest-For-All.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1579218139001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1579230098001_Harvest-For-All.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1579218139001 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:41:42 -0400 0:03:01 no American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified today during a hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding the 2012 Farm Bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified today during a hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding the 2012 Farm Bill. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman testified today during a hearing before the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding the 2012 Farm Bill. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1510733593001_03-14-12-Stallman.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1510694016001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1510733593001_03-14-12-Stallman.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1510694016001 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:29:04 -0400 0:05:06 no Short video that previews the newest foundation book of the year and resources. Short video that previews the newest foundation book of the year and resources. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1470783943001_Lunchbox-video.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1470674011001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1470783943001_Lunchbox-video.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1470674011001 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:04:26 -0500 0:01:22 no The Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that could prevent a lot of kids from learning valuable lessons on the farm. AFBF President Bob Stallman and Missouri Hog Farmer Chris Chinn speak out about the proposal. The Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that could prevent a lot of kids from learning valuable lessons on the farm. AFBF President Bob Stallman and Missouri Hog Farmer Chris Chinn speak out about the proposal. The Department of Labor has proposed new regulations that could prevent a lot of kids from learning valuable lessons on the farm. AFBF President Bob Stallman and Missouri Hog Farmer Chris Chinn speak out about the proposal. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1456495127001_Child-Labor-Pkg.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1456473683001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1456495127001_Child-Labor-Pkg.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1456473683001 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:43:43 -0500 0:02:57 no U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners. U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1450139213001_USFRA-Spot-Reel-FINAL.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1450110486001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1450139213001_USFRA-Spot-Reel-FINAL.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1450110486001 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:29:54 -0500 0:04:05 no Missouri hog producer and American Farm Bureau Federation member Chris Chinn testifies on proposed child labor regulations. Chinn appeared before the House Small Business’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade to discuss how the proposed Labor Department regulations would hurt family farmers like herself. Missouri hog producer and American Farm Bureau Federation member Chris Chinn testifies on proposed child labor regulations. Chinn appeared before the House Small Business’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade to discuss how the proposed La Missouri hog producer and American Farm Bureau Federation member Chris Chinn testifies on proposed child labor regulations. Chinn appeared before the House Small Business’ Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade to discuss how the proposed La http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1430039427001_Chris-Chinn-testimony.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1430020544001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1430039427001_Chris-Chinn-testimony.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1430020544001 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:21:32 -0500 0:04:57 no HONOLULU, January 8, 2012 – America’s farmers and ranchers are more productive than ever and are providing a solid economic foundation for our nation, according to Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “We are the 1 percent that is producing food and fiber for the other 99 percent,” Stallman declared in his annual address to the approximately 7,000 Farm Bureau members gathered for AFBF’s 93rd Annual Meeting. Farm and ranch families are growing more food with fewer resources than ever before, Stallman said. “Over a 20-year period, corn yields are up 41 percent. Per bushel soil loss has fallen by 70 percent. Water use per bushel of corn is down 27 percent. All major crops show similar trends,” said Stallman. He also extolled the record-breaking growth in U.S. agricultural exports over the past year. “We sold $42.5 billion more in agricultural products than we imported in 2011,” he added. “That number will stay strong into this year and, I am convinced, into the foreseeable future.” American agriculture’s successes have come in the face of challenges, Stallman said, including droughts, and doubts about the future of agricultural policy, floods, and a deluge of government regulatory actions, storms, and an often tempestuous public conversation about the farmer’s role in feeding our nation. Stallman discussed Farm Bureau’s Systemic Risk Reduction Program proposal, which he said would help protect farmers from catastrophic losses while recognizing today’s budget realities. He called on Farm Bureau delegates, who will debate farm policy and other issues Jan. 10, to put the organization on a solid footing. Stallman said the cost of federal regulations falls the hardest on small businesses such as family-owned farms and ranches. He commended Farm Bureau members for their grassroots engagement to push back against government overreach. Just as important as these policy concerns is the conversation with consumers, he said. “We must engage directly with the consumer as an industry in ways we haven’t before,” Stallman said. “And while we must fully engage in this ongoing national dialogue about food and the devoted care we take when we grow it, we must also never ever forget to listen.” He said the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, a group of 77 agricultural organizations and companies including Farm Bureau, is doing just that by listening to and answering Americans’ questions, as well as giving farmers and ranchers an opportunity to raise their voices. “From the environment to the economy, trade and jobs, we have a great story to tell,” Stallman proclaimed. HONOLULU - January 8, 2012 – Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation addresses Farm Bureau membership. HONOLULU - January 8, 2012 – Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation addresses Farm Bureau membership. http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1381410097001_BobStallmanAddress.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1381379427001 http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/uds/pd/1418551519/1418551519_1381410097001_BobStallmanAddress.mp4?pubId=1418551519&videoId=1381379427001 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:19:58 -0500 0:27:37 no