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USDA announces 2.0 version of Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass: http://t.co/Jx8Qb9rp

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Ag Committee's efforts for production Ag and rural America highlighted during business meeting http://t.co/RudQaEGR

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USDA awards Organix NIFA grant for scalable, integrated anaerobic digester & fiber processing unit http://t.co/f9BxVhsG

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Ag Comm Prof. Scott Vernon says that "young people have changed the paradigm for how we communicate” involve them the conversation #FoodD

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Celebrity chef Danny Boome says we have to address the next generation and "Push the education agenda" in our food dialogues #FoodD

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Scott Vernon said, "Agriculture has a soul and has a heart", don't you agree? #FoodD

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@JeffFowle said Industries need 2 be upfront with consumers, not hide behind a screen, it could ruin the relationship with consumers #FoodD

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@JeffFowle said, "We have a generation that have not experienced the passion behind food." #FoodD

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Join in the discussion on pop culture and food production. Tune in live http://t.co/HUVKHNcR #USFRA

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Answer: In 2006 the average farmer could feed 144 other people! #FunFactFriday

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In 1940 the average farmer grew enough food for 19 other people. How much could the average farmer feed in 2006? #FunFactFriday

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Farm Bill proceeds in U.S. Senate #FarmBill http://t.co/DPs4koRH

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USDA lifts European Grapevine Moth quarantine in four California counties, unrestricted trade to Mexico resumes http://t.co/45Mnd1ih

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Madera County Farm Bureau and partners sue the High Speed Rail Authority http://t.co/I4h9Uj4m

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In 1850 there were 1,449,073 farms in the U.S and 5,739,657 farms in 1900 can you guess how many farms there was in 2011? #FunFactFriday

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USDA's MyPlate celebrates first anniversary! http://t.co/wNURr86w

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Answer: 9 out of the 10 top counties in the nation are in California. #FunFactFriday

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Based on market value of agricultural products sold __ of the nations top 10 producing counties are in California (fill blank)#FunFactFriday

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Subcommittee completes DC Farm Bill hearing series with focus on energy & forestry programs #farmbill http://t.co/Lxls9Oog

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High-Speed Rail initiative to prevent issuance of future High-Speed Rail bonds enters circulation http://t.co/mSwlm1kl