Editor’s Note
Welcome to another edition of Ag Notes Weekly!
This week, we’re exploring the economic challenges facing agricultural producers and workers, new federal efforts to support American food markets, and developments in international agricultural trade.
Across the country, we’ll also look at changing growing conditions, agricultural research, and the decisions affecting farming communities.
We’ll highlight the people and organizations preserving agricultural history, expanding educational opportunities, and strengthening connections between communities and their food systems.
From national developments to local initiatives, there’s plenty to learn, understand, and consider.
Wherever you’re joining us from, we’re glad you’re here.
Thank you for reading.
California Strawberry Grower Announces Six Farm Closures, Affecting 572 Workers
A major Southern California strawberry producer plans to close six farms in Ventura County, eliminating 572 jobs and raising questions about agricultural profitability, farmworker protections, and the future of strawberry production in the region.
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SoCal Berry Growers announced the planned closures in an October 31 letter to the city of Oxnard. The six farms, located around Ventura and Oxnard, are scheduled to close between January 11 and January 25, 2027.
Of the 572 employees facing layoffs, 459 are harvest workers.
The company grows strawberries for Driscoll’s, a major berry marketer that works with independent agricultural producers.
The announcement comes amid growing financial challenges for California’s strawberry industry and follows a successful unionization effort by the company’s workers earlier this year.
California’s Strawberry Industry Faces Financial Pressure
Strawberries are Ventura County’s most valuable agricultural crop, but high sales figures have not necessarily translated into profitable farming.
According to the county’s 2025 Crop and Livestock Report, strawberry production generated approximately $808 million in wholesale revenue.
Wholesale revenue represents the money growers receive for their products before production expenses are subtracted. It is not the same as profit.
The county’s estimated strawberry production expenses totaled approximately $816 million, exceeding revenue by about $8 million.
That means strawberry growers across Ventura County collectively recorded an estimated loss of approximately one cent for every dollar generated.
Production expenses include labor, irrigation, land, fertilizer, pest management, equipment, transportation-related services, and other operating costs.
Farm Bureau of Ventura County representatives have warned that rising expenses are placing increasing pressure on local agricultural businesses, even when crop sales appear strong.
However, these countywide figures do not establish whether SoCal Berry Growers itself was operating at a loss.
Farm Closures Follow Workers’ Unionization
The planned closures have also raised concerns because SoCal Berry Growers employees recently secured union representation.
In July, workers supported representation by the United Farm Workers (UFW), an agricultural labor organization that advocates for farmworkers’ wages, working conditions, and employment rights.
SoCal Berry Growers challenged the unionization process, alleging misconduct by the union.
On August 6, California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board dismissed the company’s objections to certification.
Following the closure announcement, UFW Vice President Roman Pinal said the union believes the decision is connected to workers’ efforts to organize and has indicated that the organization intends to pursue available legal options.
The timing has raised questions about whether workers’ organizing activities influenced the company’s decision.
However, the union’s allegation has not been established as the reason for the closures.
SoCal Berry Growers did not provide an explanation for the decision in its closure notice and did not respond to interview requests reported by local journalists.
The relationship between the unionization effort and the planned closures therefore remains unresolved.
Why Does This Matter?
The closure announcement highlights challenges affecting both agricultural producers and the people whose labor makes food production possible.
For growers, rising production expenses can make it increasingly difficult to maintain profitable operations, even when their crops generate substantial revenue.
For farmworkers, closures can mean the loss of wages, employment stability, and opportunities to continue working within their communities.
The situation also raises important questions about agricultural labor relations and how workers’ rights are protected when agricultural businesses face financial or operational changes.
Strawberries are an economically important crop in California, which produces the majority of strawberries grown in the United States. Developments affecting its growing regions therefore deserve attention beyond the communities directly involved.
The six farms remain scheduled for closure in January, and the specific reasons for SoCal Berry Growers’ decision have not been publicly established.
As the situation develops, its consequences for workers, agricultural businesses, and the surrounding communities will be important to follow.
Sources:
Ventura County Star — Grower Plans to Close Six Recently Unionized Farms, November 3, 2026
Los Angeles Times — SoCal Berry Growers to Close Six Farm Locations, November 5, 2026
Ag Alert — Ventura County’s Record Crop Values Describe Only Half the Story, November 4, 2026
California Agricultural Labor Relations Board — 2026 Administrative Orders
USDA Announces Plans to Purchase $472.5 Million in American-Produced Food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans on October 29 to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-produced agricultural products, supporting domestic farmers and food businesses while providing food for charitable organizations and nutrition assistance programs.
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The planned purchases include dairy products, meat, grains, legumes, fruits, nuts, and seafood produced across the United States.
USDA intends to use the purchases to create additional demand for agricultural products, particularly in markets facing economic difficulties or disruptions.
The food will be distributed through federal nutrition assistance programs and charitable food networks, helping connect American agricultural production with communities experiencing food insecurity.
What Foods Will USDA Purchase?
The announcement covers fifteen agricultural product categories, representing different regions and sectors of American agriculture.
The largest planned purchase is $165.5 million in dairy products, accounting for approximately 35% of the total.
Other planned purchases include:
Pork: $41 million
Split peas: $37 million
Almonds: $30 million
Lentils: $29 million
Raisins: $25 million
Hazelnuts: $22 million
Rice: $21 million
Chicken, chickpeas, and farm-raised catfish: $20 million each
Additional purchases include Pacific whiting, a fish harvested commercially along the West Coast, as well as dried fruit mixtures, grapefruit, and oranges.
The variety of products means the announcement has potential implications for numerous agricultural communities, from dairy producers and livestock farmers to fruit growers, fishermen, and producers of legumes.
Legumes are plants that produce seeds in pods, including peas, lentils, and chickpeas. Many are important food crops because they provide protein and other nutrients.
How Does the Purchasing Program Work?
The purchases will be made through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), using a federal authority commonly called Section 32.
Established under legislation passed in 1935, Section 32 allows USDA to support agricultural markets through activities that include purchasing domestically produced food.
When farmers and agricultural businesses face weak demand, excess supplies, or other market challenges, government purchases can create another outlet for their products.
Rather than providing direct payments to individual farmers, USDA purchases food through approved suppliers and businesses.
The department announces the products it intends to buy, then issues solicitations inviting qualified vendors to submit offers. USDA reviews those offers before awarding purchasing contracts.
The food is then distributed through participating nutrition assistance programs.
These purchases can help agricultural producers by increasing demand while also supporting businesses involved in processing, packaging, transportation, and distribution.
Supporting Communities Experiencing Food Insecurity
The initiative also aims to provide additional food to organizations serving people who may struggle to obtain enough to eat.
Food insecurity refers to difficulty consistently accessing sufficient food because of limited financial or other resources.
Federal food purchasing programs help supply food banks, charitable organizations, and nutrition assistance providers that distribute food to eligible households and communities.
Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks and food assistance organizations, welcomed the announcement.
The organization emphasized that the planned purchases would provide an additional market for agricultural producers while supplying food to people experiencing hunger.
The announcement includes a $21 million commitment to purchase American-grown rice, which Feeding America and agricultural organizations had previously encouraged USDA to support.
Rice is particularly useful in food assistance because it can be stored for extended periods without refrigeration and incorporated into many different meals.
Why Does This Matter?
The announcement demonstrates how agricultural policy can connect farm economics with the availability of food in American communities.
Farmers and other food producers depend on markets where they can sell what they grow and raise. When demand weakens or production exceeds available purchasing opportunities, agricultural businesses can experience financial pressure.
At the same time, many households face difficulties obtaining adequate food.
Government purchasing programs can address portions of both challenges by creating additional demand for domestically produced agricultural products and distributing purchased food through assistance networks.
However, the benefits will depend on how the purchases are implemented.
USDA has announced its intentions, but the full $472.5 million in purchases has not yet been completed. Contracts must be awarded, products obtained, and deliveries arranged before the food reaches participating organizations.
The announcement does not guarantee that every producer will benefit equally or that agricultural market prices will increase.
Nevertheless, the planned purchases represent a significant commitment involving multiple agricultural sectors and food assistance organizations.
The coming months will help determine how effectively that commitment translates into support for American food producers and greater food availability for communities across the country.
Sources:
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service — Section 32 Food Purchase Announcement, October 29, 2026
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service — How the Purchasing Process Works
Feeding America — Response to USDA’s $472.5 Million Food Purchase Announcement, October 29, 2026
China Links Expanded Purchases of American Agricultural Products to Tariff Agreement
China announced on November 5 that it is willing to increase purchases of American agricultural products, but says further progress depends on the United States and China finalizing and implementing an agreement to reduce tariffs on goods traded between the two countries.
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The announcement follows several months of negotiations over agricultural trade and import restrictions.
China’s Ministry of Commerce said the two countries must move forward with reciprocal tariff reductions before additional agricultural purchases can be expanded under the proposed arrangement.
The development comes as American farmers continue navigating changing export markets, international competition, and uncertainty surrounding agricultural trade agreements.
What Are the United States and China Negotiating?
The two countries are working on an agreement that would reduce tariffs on approximately $30 billion worth of goods imported by each country.
A tariff is a tax imposed on goods brought into a country from another country.
For example, when agricultural products grown in the United States are imported into China, Chinese importers may be required to pay tariffs on those products.
Those additional costs can make American goods more expensive for Chinese buyers compared with similar products from countries facing lower import taxes.
Reducing tariffs can make agricultural products more competitive in international markets, potentially encouraging additional purchases.
The proposed agreement covers approximately $60 billion in combined trade between the two countries, with each side identifying roughly $30 billion worth of products for more favorable tariff treatment.
The $60 billion figure represents the value of goods covered by the proposal, not money the two countries have promised to spend or the amount of taxes being eliminated.
Agricultural products covered by China’s proposed tariff reductions include corn, wheat, sorghum, rice, meat, dairy, and specialty crops.
Sorghum is a grain crop that can be used for human food, animal feed, and other agricultural products. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and horticultural products.
Whole soybeans are not included in the current tariff-reduction list because they are being addressed through separate trade arrangements.
What Has China Agreed to Purchase?
In May, the White House announced that China had agreed to purchase approximately $17 billion in American agricultural products annually beginning in 2026, separate from its soybean purchasing commitments.
However, significant questions remain about when those purchases are expected to take place.
China has described the agricultural trade arrangement as a guiding target and has emphasized that purchases depend on market conditions and the implementation of negotiated trade measures.
According to a Reuters analysis of Chinese customs data, China purchased approximately $7.2 billion in American agricultural products other than soybeans between January and September 2026.
Those imports included products such as meat and corn.
For these agricultural products, China’s purchases during the first nine months of the year were at their lowest level for that period since 2019.
Reuters also reported that China remains on track to meet a separate soybean purchasing target.
Despite the difference between the $17 billion annual figure and purchases recorded so far, it is not yet clear whether China has failed to meet its commitments.
The White House has not specified whether the purchasing timetable began with its May announcement or will begin once the proposed tariff reductions are finalized.
Why Aren’t More Agricultural Products Being Purchased?
Tariffs are one factor affecting agricultural trade, but they are not the only consideration.
International agricultural markets are influenced by production costs, transportation expenses, available supplies, consumer demand, and competition between exporting countries.
For example, China produces substantial amounts of corn domestically and also purchases agricultural products from countries other than the United States.
When domestic supplies are sufficient or another country offers a lower price, Chinese buyers may have less incentive to import American crops.
Certain agricultural products also face non-tariff barriers.
These are restrictions or requirements affecting international trade that do not involve import taxes. Examples include product registration rules, import permits, inspections, and eligibility requirements for processing facilities.
Some requirements serve legitimate food safety and animal-health purposes, while disagreements can arise over how particular rules are applied or whether they unnecessarily restrict trade.
China and the United States have established an agricultural working group to discuss these issues and identify opportunities to improve market access.
The group is expected to hold its first meeting before the end of 2026.
Why Does This Matter?
International trade provides an important market for American agricultural products, and changes in purchasing agreements can affect farmers well beyond the countries negotiating them.
American farmers produce crops and livestock for both domestic customers and international buyers.
When foreign demand is strong, exports can create additional opportunities for producers to sell their products.
When purchases slow or trade restrictions increase costs, farmers and agricultural businesses may face greater competition for available customers.
However, an announcement about future purchases does not automatically translate into increased farm income.
The outcome will depend on the final terms of the agreement, actual purchasing decisions, agricultural prices, and market conditions in both countries.
The negotiations also affect Chinese agricultural businesses, food processors, and consumers, whose purchasing decisions depend on the availability and cost of imported products.
For now, the United States and China have identified potential areas for expanded agricultural trade, but the proposed tariff reductions have not been fully implemented, and additional purchases remain uncertain.
The coming negotiations and agricultural working group discussions will help determine whether the proposed changes create meaningful new opportunities for producers and buyers on both sides.
Sources:
Reuters — China Says U.S. Farm Purchases Hinge on Tariff-Cut Deal, November 5, 2026
Reuters — China’s Slow Buying of U.S. Farm Goods Tests $17 Billion Trade Pledge, November 2, 2026
U.S. Trade Representative — U.S.-China Board of Trade Recommendations, September 27, 2026
American Farm Bureau — U.S.-China Trade Framework: What We Know Now, October 18, 2026
Around the Regions
Northeast — Maryland Awards Nearly $100,000 to Urban Farms and Community Gardens
Maryland announced nearly $100,000 in funding for eleven urban farms and community gardens on November 5, supporting food production, agricultural infrastructure, and access to locally grown food.
The awards are part of the state’s first Urban Agriculture Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to agricultural operations in cities and developed communities.
Recipients include the Farm Alliance of Baltimore, Whitelock Community Farm, Asawana Farms, and other organizations across the state.
Projects range from expanding growing equipment and improving crop protection to installing cold storage and produce-washing facilities.
Cold storage helps keep harvested fruits and vegetables fresh by slowing deterioration. Washing and packing facilities allow growers to prepare crops for distribution while maintaining food safety.
These improvements can be particularly valuable for urban farms operating with limited space, equipment, and financial resources.
Maryland expects to open another funding round in June 2027.
Source: Maryland Department of Agriculture — Urban Agriculture Grant Awards, November 5, 2026
Southeast — Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Vegetable Planting in South Florida
Heavy rainfall and flooding have delayed vegetable planting across portions of South Florida, creating additional challenges for growers preparing for the winter production season.
University of Florida agricultural Extension specialists report that saturated fields have made it difficult for farmers to operate planting equipment.
Crops affected by the delays may include sweet corn, lettuce, radishes, beans, peppers, and tomatoes.
When soil becomes saturated, the spaces that normally contain air fill with water. This can limit oxygen available to plant roots and create conditions that interfere with healthy growth.
Excessively wet fields can also prevent tractors and other equipment from operating without damaging soil structure or becoming stuck.
The South Florida Water Management District issued an emergency order on November 3 after some affected areas received more than ten inches of rain within 36 hours.
Agricultural specialists have not yet determined the full extent of the planting delays or potential crop losses.
The situation demonstrates how both excessive rainfall and drought can disrupt agricultural production, even when they occur within the same growing season.
Sources:
Specialty Crop Grower — Florida Flooding Impacting Vegetable Plantings, November 4, 2026
South Florida Water Management District — Emergency Flooding Response, November 3, 2026
Midwest — John Deere Announces Plans to Close Two Iowa Manufacturing Facilities
Agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere announced November 4 that it plans to close factories in Ottumwa and Clarion, Iowa, as part of a broader restructuring of its manufacturing operations.
The company plans to relocate production of several agricultural machines to other facilities over the next few years.
Windrowers, machines used to cut and arrange crops into rows for drying, will move from Ottumwa to Des Moines by the end of fiscal year 2027.
Round baler production, involving machines that compress harvested forage into round bales, is expected to follow by the end of fiscal year 2028. The Ottumwa factory would close after those transfers.
Manufacturing of Hagie agricultural sprayers will move from Clarion to Thibodaux, Louisiana, with operations in Clarion ending by fiscal year 2029.
John Deere attributes the changes to shifting customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and efforts to improve operational efficiency.
The company estimates that approximately 300 positions could be affected at normal production levels, although the actual number will depend on staffing and business conditions.
The announcement highlights how agricultural market conditions affect not only farmers, but also manufacturing workers and communities whose economies depend on agricultural equipment production.
Sources:
John Deere — Manufacturing Facility Updates, November 4, 2026
Iowa Capital Dispatch — John Deere Plans to Phase Out Two Iowa Factories
Southwest — New Mexico Expands Response as Screwworm Cases Increase
New Mexico agriculture officials have expanded monitoring and animal-movement restrictions following an increase in confirmed New World screwworm cases across the southern portion of the state.
The developments represent a significant continuation of the animal-health situation covered in last week’s Ag Notes Weekly.
New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including cattle, pets, and wildlife.
According to reporting published November 4, twenty additional cases were identified in recent days, bringing New Mexico’s confirmed total to thirty since June.
A newly confirmed case in Catron County also indicates that the pest has reached an additional part of the state.
In response, officials have expanded the designated infested zones, which are geographic areas where additional animal inspections, monitoring, or movement requirements may apply.
The updated zones now cover five entire counties and portions of three others.
Agricultural officials say the broader boundaries should make it easier for animal owners to understand which requirements apply to their properties.
The situation continues to develop, and livestock owners in affected areas are encouraged to follow current state animal-health guidance.
Sources:
New Mexico Department of Agriculture — Updated Screwworm Response Zones, November 2, 2026
Searchlight New Mexico — Screwworm Cases Increase and Spread to Catron County, November 4, 2026
Pacific Northwest — Oregon Report Identifies Gaps in Farmworker Protection Systems
A new Oregon legislative report identifies weaknesses in how the state collects agricultural labor information and coordinates the enforcement of protections for farmworkers.
The 75-page report, released in late October and covered November 5, examined how state agencies monitor agricultural employment and administer workplace protections.
Oregon has laws addressing agricultural working conditions, including pesticide exposure, excessive heat, wages, and worker housing.
However, the report found that information about farmworkers is spread across multiple agencies, sometimes making it difficult to track workplace complaints and evaluate whether existing protections are working effectively.
Farmworker advocates have raised concerns that workers may continue experiencing unsafe or inadequate conditions despite the state’s legal protections.
The Oregon Farm Bureau has responded that overlapping agency responsibilities are common in many industries, not agriculture alone.
The report does not establish that every farmworker complaint is mishandled. Rather, it identifies gaps in information sharing, coordination, and measurement.
The findings may inform future discussions about how Oregon oversees agricultural labor and ensures that legal protections are accessible and effective.
Appalachia — West Virginia Producers Receive $804,854 to Expand Agricultural Businesses
Five West Virginia agricultural producers have received a combined $804,854 in federal grants to develop new products, expand processing, and create additional opportunities to sell farm-produced goods.
USDA announced the awards November 2 through its Value-Added Producer Grant Program.
Value-added agriculture involves transforming or improving a farm product so that it can be sold in a different form or reach additional markets.
For example, a cattle producer might sell packaged meat products rather than only selling live animals, or process byproducts into products with additional commercial uses.
Among the recipients is Mountain Steer Meat Company in Greenbrier County, which received $200,000 to expand beef processing and develop products using materials that might otherwise be discarded.
H & W Pastures in Berkeley County received $80,338 to expand meat, egg, dairy, and pet treat operations, including plans for a mobile market.
Other recipients are developing new packaging, processing, and distribution capabilities.
USDA expects the projects to support employment and increase opportunities for locally produced agricultural goods.
Those outcomes are anticipated benefits of the grants rather than results that have already been measured.
Source: USDA Rural Development — West Virginia Value-Added Producer Grants, November 2, 2026
Worth Noticing
Nationwide — USDA Awards $3.8 Million to Support Tribal Agricultural Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $3.8 million in funding on November 4 for 37 projects supporting agricultural education, natural resource management, and community development in federally recognized Tribal Nations.
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The awards are part of USDA’s Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program, which helps bring agricultural education and practical resources to Tribal communities.
Agricultural Extension is a system of educational programs that connects people with research, training, and assistance they can use in farming, gardening, land management, and other areas.
The funded projects support activities including farm and ranch management, youth agricultural education, natural resource stewardship, and workforce development.
Recipients include Tribal colleges and universities working with Native communities across the country, including institutions in Montana, Wisconsin, Alaska, and other states.
The 2026 awards begin a new four-year funding cycle, providing opportunities for continued educational work.
The program recognizes the importance of providing agricultural resources that respond to the distinct priorities and needs of Tribal communities.
Source: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture — Tribal Extension Program Awards, November 4, 2026
California — Artist Preserves the Agricultural History of Punjabi-Mexican Families
Northern California artist Sarabjit Singh is preserving the history of Punjabi-Mexican families whose contributions helped shape California’s agricultural communities during the early twentieth century.
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Beginning in the early 1900s, Punjabi immigrants arriving in California established families with Mexican women, creating communities whose histories were closely connected to agriculture.
Many Punjabi immigrants came from farming backgrounds and found work in California’s agricultural regions, including the Imperial and Sacramento valleys.
These families developed during a period of discriminatory immigration and land ownership laws that restricted opportunities for Asian immigrants.
Despite those obstacles, Punjabi-Mexican families contributed to agricultural production, built communities, and passed their traditions to future generations.
Singh’s artwork depicts their family relationships, agricultural experiences, cultural traditions, and perseverance.
One illustration portrays Punjabi-Mexican families gathered on a peach farm in Yuba City, reflecting the blending of their cultural identities.
Another work, commissioned for the Sutter County History Museum, is expected to become part of the museum’s permanent collection.
Through her illustrations, Singh hopes to preserve stories that might otherwise receive limited attention in accounts of California’s agricultural history.
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Nationwide — Sky High Farm Opens $350,000 Grant Program for Agricultural and Food Justice Projects
Sky High Farm has opened applications for its 2027 grant program, making $350,000 in total funding available to individuals and organizations working in agriculture, food justice, and land sovereignty.
Applications opened November 1 and will remain available through December 20, 2026.
The program supports work involving food production, agricultural access, community food systems, and the ability of communities to make decisions about land and food resources.
Land sovereignty refers to the ability of communities to exercise meaningful control over the land, resources, and practices connected to their livelihoods and traditions.
Funding priority will be given to historically marginalized communities, including Black, Indigenous, Asian American, immigrant, and other underrepresented agricultural groups.
Applicants do not need to operate as a registered nonprofit organization.
During the previous grant cycle, awards ranged from approximately $1,500 to $30,000, with an average award of around $11,000. Individual funding amounts for the new cycle will depend on the applications selected.
Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee of farmers, food justice advocates, and other participants working to improve food systems.
For individuals and organizations developing community-based agricultural projects, the program offers an opportunity to pursue financial support.
Applications and eligibility information: Sky High Farm — 2027 Grant Program
Ohio — Black Forager Helps Millions Rediscover Wild Foods and Food Traditions
Alexis Nikole Nelson, widely known as Black Forager, is helping millions of people learn about edible wild plants, food history, and the relationship between people and their natural environments.
A November 1 feature in The Washington Post highlighted Nelson’s work connecting plant identification, cooking, and cultural knowledge.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Nelson creates educational videos demonstrating how plants growing in forests, fields, neighborhoods, and other environments have been used as food.
Her work introduces audiences to foraging, the practice of gathering edible plants, fungi, and other foods from the environment rather than cultivating them as agricultural crops.
Foraging requires careful identification because some wild plants and mushrooms can be poisonous or resemble edible species.
Nelson also explores the historical importance of wild foods in Black and Indigenous communities, including traditions developed through agricultural knowledge, cultural exchange, and periods when access to food was restricted.
Her recently published book, Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!, combines information about wild foods with recipes and practical guidance.
Although foraging differs from conventional farming, it remains connected to broader questions about food knowledge, biodiversity, cultural traditions, and how people obtain nourishment from the land.
Nelson’s work encourages people to become more observant of the plants around them and to recognize the knowledge preserved through generations of food traditions.
Sources:
The Washington Post — What Black Forager Wants You to Know About Wild Food, November 1, 2026
Simon & Schuster — Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! by Alexis Nikole Nelson
In Closing
Thank you for spending a little of your week with us.
Agriculture is shaped by more than what we grow and produce. It’s shaped by the people who do the work, the knowledge passed between generations, and the decisions that affect communities across the country.
Every story offers another opportunity to understand the people, challenges, and possibilities within our food systems.
We’re glad to explore them with you.
Until next Friday, take care.
— Ag Notes Weekly