PART TWO
THE ALCHEMY OF U.S. AGRICULTURE
Now that we’ve laid the groundwork, let’s get to the good stuff.
Agricultural Alchemy (n):
A metaphorical term that refers to the transformative and innovative processes within the agricultural sector. It draws parallels to the concept of alchemy, which historically was associated with the transformation of base metals into gold. In this context, it symbolizes the evolution of farming practices, technologies, and methodologies in a changing world.
As with most things in life, the 2022 Census of Agriculture brings with it both good and bad news that depends on the eye of the beholder. AgAmerica’s Economic Research Team conducted a deep-dive analysis of the 757-page report to provide you with data-driven insights on what trends are shaping the future of our nation’s food system.
In this section, we discuss five ways the state of American agriculture has transformed—for better or worse.
