Challenges and Support in Farming

The video explores the disconnection between people and the sources of their food, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers, such as aging demographics, climate change, and land loss. It introduces new farmers like those at Nettle Valley Farm, who are using both traditional and innovative techniques to ensure resilience. The video emphasizes the importance of consumer choices in supporting sustainable farming practices and introduces initiatives like All for Farmers to help secure the future of food supply.

What is one of the main reasons people have become disconnected from the sources of their food?

• Lack of interest in farming

• Rise of fast food culture

• Increased urbanization

• Decrease in farming workforce

What percentage of the U.S. workforce worked on farms in 1950?

• 5%

• 1.3%

• 12%

• 25%

What motivates Dana Bertness and Nick Nguyen to work on their farm?

• Family tradition

• Financial gain

• Love for animals

• Government incentives

What is a key focus for Nettle Valley Farm to increase resilience?

• Expanding farm size

• Increasing mechanization

• Improving soil health

• Reducing labor costs

How many acres of farmland has the U.S. lost to development in the last 20 years?

• 5 million acres

• 20 million acres

• 11 million acres

• 15 million acres

What is one method mentioned to help keep soil covered?

• Using pesticides

• Planting cover crops

• Increasing irrigation

• Building greenhouses

What is a major challenge that climate change poses to farmers?

• Increased labor costs

• Unpredictable weather patterns

• Decreased crop prices

• Lack of government support

How can consumers support farmers according to the video?

• By buying imported goods

• By choosing locally produced food

• By reducing food consumption

• By investing in real estate

What is the goal of the 'All for Farmers' initiative?

• To promote organic farming

• To reduce food prices

• To support farmers across the U.S.

• To increase farm mechanization

What is the ripple effect mentioned in the video?

• The decline of traditional farming methods

• The spread of farming technology

• The increase in global food prices

• The impact of consumer choices on farming