The American agriculture and food industries have always been integral to our country’s collective success – not only putting food on our tables but fueling jobs and opportunities for Americans. The latest economic data underscores these industries’ broad influence and reveals they have largely recovered from the effects of the pandemic. But with the continued disruption of global supply chains, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparking the biggest commodity shock since the 1970s, these industries are facing a new world. How our federal government responds moving forward will determine whether they can continue as the bedrock of the American economy.
This week, the 30 leading food and agriculture industry associations released the 2022 edition of Feeding the Economy, an annual economic impact report that quantifies the contributions of these industries. The 2021 findings reinforce what we already know: from farmers and ranchers to retailers, America’s food and agriculture industries are fundamental to a healthy U.S. economy.
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🌾 A successful harvest ends with everyone home safe. National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 21–25, 2026. This year’s theme, “Safety Today, Success Tomorrow,” is a reminder that protecting an operation begins with protecting the people behind it. In February 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest national data, reporting… National Farm Safety & Health Week
RAA Employee Spotlight ➡️ Becca Root, Founder Becca is the Founder of Root Agricultural Advisory where she assists with the day-to-day operations of the various business units. Prior to starting the company with her husband Skye, she worked as a Product Owner for Clearwater Analytics. Prior to Clearwater, she was a public accountant in audit… Employee Spotlight: Becca Root
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