Sharing U.S. Food and Farm Facts

U.S. food and farm facts are featured in a new ag literacy resource available from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. How and where food in America is grown and who purchases it are at your fingertips in the new Food and Farm Facts book and pocket guide.

"Curiosity among consumers about food and farming in the U.S. - how our food systems works - remains high," said Foundation Chairman Zippy Duvall, who also serves as president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. "Food and Farm Facts provides a snapshot of how and why farmers and ranchers do what we do to produce food, fiber and renewable fuel, as well as some pretty impressive facts about agriculture's impact."

Food and Farm Facts is organized by section (Consumers, Modern Farmers, Trade & Economics, Environment and Production) and helps answer questions that learners of all ages may have about food and farming in the U.S. including "Where does our food come from and who grows it?" The 32-page, full-color book features updated facts from the most recent Census of Agriculture and other sources, in addition to easy-to-read graphics that can be used in a variety of ways to help increase agricultural literacy. The book would be a valuable resource in the classroom, at fairs and events, for student leadership organizations and when creating social media posts.

Copies of Food and Farm Facts may be purchased for $5 each (up to 10 copies). A price break is available for purchases of 11 or more books ($4 each). A pocket guide version of Food and Farm Facts (100 copies for $15) that features several popular infographics from the book is also available. An online learning module for students featuring Food and Farm Facts will be released later this fall.

Visit https://www.agfoundation.org/ to learn more about ag literacy and additional educational resources.

About the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

Our mission is to build awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture through education. We do so by developing and distributing educational resources, curriculum materials and programs that promote a better understanding of agriculture's importance and its role in daily life. Through partnerships and initiatives, we work to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, fostering a greater appreciation for the food, fiber and fuel produced by American farmer and ranchers.

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