How to Support the Growing Number of Latino Farm/Ranch Operators

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The number of Latino farm and ranch operators increased 21% in the past five years.

This good news because it highlights the vibrant, diverse agricultural future as it the system deals with two significant challenges: “an increased demand for production to feed the growing global and U.S. population, at the same time as much of the current farmer and rancher population is edging toward retirement,” Farm Credit reports.

Check out this infographic that explains the issue.

Here also are groups that support Latino farmers, according to Farm Credit:

• Latinos in Agriculture
• National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association (NLFRTA)
• Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
• INROADS
• National FFA

The NLFRTA, for example, works with current Latino farmers and advocacy groups to represent this agricultural sector in agricultural policy decision-making. They also help promote sustainable farm policies that will ensure high quality and safe food into the future.