C-FARE increases public appreciation for research, extension, outreach, and academic programs in agricultural and applied economics.

The mission of the Council on Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics (C-FARE) is to translate knowledge generated by agricultural and applied economics professionals into educational programming directed to policy-makers, Congressional staff, stakeholders, and leaders in the federal administration

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International Trade and Value Chains  
International Trade and Value Chains  

A country's level of development plays a significant role in shaping its domestic supply chains and can also contribute to the expansion of global value chains. Many experts suggest that such expansion can result in more sustainable and resilient value chains, as well as enhance the productivity and efficiency of production structures.

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U.S.-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for American Agriculture 
U.S.-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for American Agriculture 

The evolving dynamics between the United States and China are profoundly shaping the global landscape. This webinar will explore the implications of US-China relations for the agricultural sector, focusing on key issues such as the significance of these bilateral ties for American agriculture, the lasting effects of the US-China trade war, and the future outlook for trade relations.

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Insights About America’s Rural Communities 
Insights About America’s Rural Communities 

A 2023 Economic Research Service report revealed that: 

Changes in rural America’s population, poverty, and employment over the last few years reveal three main findings. First, the rural population is growing again following a decade of negative or near zero growth rates.

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C-FARE and AAEA: A Collaboration that Enhances our Value to Policy Makers
C-FARE and AAEA: A Collaboration that Enhances our Value to Policy Makers

In the July webinar we communicate about some of the topics that will be showcased at the AAEA annual meetings in New Orleans July 28-30, 2024. The current AAEA president will provide an overview of the expertise of the membership, we will hear about climate change impacts on agriculture from a distinguished fellow, and two AAEA members will discuss highlights of a session on food waste, and a workshop on food prices.

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 Newsletter

 

October Newsletter - Market Corner

Carbon accounting and climate-smart labels: It’s the wild, wild West

Agriculture, a significant contributor to climate change, accounts for an estimated 10.5% of total emissions in the United States (EPA, 2022). While carbon dioxide is the dominant greenhouse gas emitted by other sectors, the two most significant greenhouse gases for agriculture are methane and nitrous oxide. These gasses, with a higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide, account for nearly 90% of the greenhouse gases generated directly by agriculture. The urgency of reducing agriculture’s (net) greenhouse gas footprint is evident, with the need to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions being as crucial as sequestering carbon in soils or generating biofuels.  

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  • Gal Hochman

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    C-FARE, to me, is the bridge between academia and policymakers, translating and connecting academia, practitioners, and industry

  • William Masters

    Tufts University

    Food and agriculture connects us all in so many different ways. C-FARE events show how the system works, and how we can work together for better outcomes.

  • Kathleen Liang

    NC A&T

    C-FARE always encourages an open mind when looking for new opportunities to share information. Communicating sciences to non-scientific audiences is the best way to create our stories.