Creative Ways Small Farms Are Adapting to Survive
About this episode
Doug Stephan examines the challenges and opportunities facing small farms in America, including the Farm Bill and innovative adaptation strategies.
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan ( www.eastleighfarm.com ) examines some of the most significant challenges and opportunities facing today’s farming community. Doug takes a closer look at some of the biggest issues facing American farmers today, from the ongoing battle over the Farm Bill to rising costs, changing consumer demands, and the creative ways small farms are adapting to survive. Then, Doug breaks down the current status of the Farm Bill and the political disagreements keeping legislation tied up in Washington, including debates surrounding SNAP and other key provisions that have a direct impact on farmers and their communities. The episode also explores the rising cost of organic certification and the assistance available to help smaller producers make certification more attainable. Doug examines the growing Food Freedom Movement and how local, neighbor-to-neighbor food networks are giving farmers new ways to connect directly with consumers. From direct-to-consumer sales and online marketplaces to cooperatives and diversified farm products, small farmers across the country are finding innovative ways to navigate economic and regulatory challenges while…
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