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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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An Introduction to the 2022 Census of Agriculture 

In February 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them down to the county level.

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Climate Smart Agriculture 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing over $3.1 billion in 141 selected projects under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. Commodities include crops, animal agriculture, and forest products. These projects will reach 60,000 farms covering 25 million acres of working land.

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Big Data: Background and Applications used in Agriculture and Food Systems

Volume, velocity, variety, and veracity are descriptors of big data. Remote sensing, geospatial, Census and supermarket scanner data are only a few examples of big data. Accessibility, quality and security are challenges associated with big data. Higher yields and better matching of product to consumer demand are two outcomes from research using big data.

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