Increasing Consumer Understanding

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with false narratives from the Trump administration claiming farm income soared 20% upon Trump re-entering the White House. The reality of most farmers is quite the opposite, with many relying on bailouts or folding their farm altogether. Additionally, the lack of overall support continues to be shown in the form of the price of oil going sky high and the USDA halting grant applications for the Renewable Energy Program. Next up, there is a public awareness campaign for labeling standards to increase consumer understanding of what is being grown and what they are purchasing, where it’s been grown, and what kind of chemicals or genetically modified practices have been put in place. Another understanding of which consumers need to be aware is in regards to lab-grown meat. There was a federal court ruling upholding Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat. This will expand to other states who may want to institute a ban on lab-grown meat as well. Lastly, Doug opines on the USDA restricting communication and making questionable data provisions, a poll on the confidence, and the continuous layoff of jobs within the USDA. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

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Increasing Consumer Understanding is an episode from American Family Farmer by Doug Stephan.

This episode is 18:39 long.

This episode was published on Apr 15, 2026.

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