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USFRA helps agriculture to:

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Be Heard

Elevate farmer voices where they are chronically underrepresented.

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Be Understood

Grow scientific evidence of agriculture’s potential.

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Be Sustainable

Turn conservation into opportunity for farmers.

Latest News & Highlights

GREG_SHOEMAKER

October 2026 Newsletter

October 2026 Newsletter Voices of Leadership: Greg Shoemaker, Cargill USFRA’s board of directors is a group of leaders who not only guide the organization but

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July 2026 Newsletter

July 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we launched the new breakthrough report, Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst, we were confident the findings would add an

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June 2026 Newsletter

June 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is increasingly clear: agriculture needs new pathways

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Michael Crinion

May 2026 Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter Message from Kevin Soon you will learn more about a landmark research study on biofuels from USFRA and S&P Global Energy that finds biofuels

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Farm+Food+Facts Podcast

November 4th 2026 - Latest Episode

Investing in Rural America's Future: Tractor Supply on Hometown Heroes and Ag Education

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Supporting the people who serve their communities and the students who will carry agriculture forward is a smart investment in rural America’s future. On this episode of Farm+Food+Facts, host Joanna Guza talks with Marti Skold-Jordan, interim Foundation Executive Director for Tractor Supply Company, about the company’s Hometown Heroes program and why it backs agriculture education. Skold-Jordan explains how that support strengthens agriculture and helps build tomorrow’s farmers, ranchers, and Tractor Supply customers. 

Resources:

  • Hometown Heroes program 
  • Tractor Supply supporting ag education 
  • Grants for Growing 
  • Overview of community programs