The American Family Farmer Show is the weekly voice for small, independent farm owners, as well hobby farmers and all of those interested in eating natural foods that make as few stops as possible from the farm to the table.
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05/21/20 - $16-Billion Aid To Farmers
Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with the latest Agriculture News. The lead story is about the USDA's announcement of new details in the Food Assistance Program and how it will offer Federal assistance of up to $16-billion dollars of aid to farmers. Next, we meet Julie Pottier-Brown and Tamara Butts Sullivan of Farm Direct Co-op. WWW.FARMDIRECTCOOP.ORG. Julie’s primary responsibility is planning what crops show up at the depot each week. Tamera manages the flow of data to their 800 member organization, communication with the membership, accounts payable / receivable, budget planning and tracking, and working with Julie to make sure the members have the best possible experience. Farm Direct Co-op is a woman-run, not-for-profit, community-oriented, member-based organization with the goal of supporting local growers and artisans while providing the freshest local and organic food available. Finally, host/farmer Doug offers a positive story about the Brown Family Dairy, who took matters into their own hands.
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