“The Downfall of American Agriculture”

Are we truly witnessing the beginning of the end of North American agriculture?

I'm not sure it's the "end." A new direction, certainly. Whether or not it's the 'end' will depend upon whether or not people are willing to assume a leadership position and create positive change.


Increasing global economies and competitiveness will shake up the way we conduct business in the agricultural sector - in ways that many long-time agricultural practicioners have never dreamed possible.

While the U.S. still leads this global “farms race,” other nations are on its heels, poised, ready to snatch the pole position. Wine from Chile, tomatoes from Mexico, soybeans from Brazil, flowers from Europe, apples from China. These are just a few sectors where U.S. farmers are being threatened. In some cases, free-trade markets are making it cheaper for American food chains to import some fruits and vegetables from Latin America as opposed to buying the same produce from American farmers.

The end? Maybe not. Different - most certainly.