How Much Does It Cost To Run A Farm? | FoodUnfolded Explains

Economic instability is one of the greatest struggles farmers face, but it is also one of the greatest barriers to more sustainable food production. If farmers are to meet legislative and consumer demand for producing more with minimal impact - or even positive impact - on the environment, we need to first address the realities and challenges related to the costs of farming.

Script & Presentation by Jane Alice Liu
Edited by Jane Alice Liu
Illustrations by Cait Mack
Animations by Eloise Adler

#ChallengesWithFarming

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:32 What costs do farmers have?
1:14 How profitable are farms?
2:05 Reliance on unpaid family labour
3:45 Diversifying income: carbon farming
3:58 Diversifying income: agriculture education, campsites, and artisan food production
4:08 Organic practices
4:45 Direct trade: buying directly from farmers
5:00 Credits

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