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From the farm to the family table2008 National Agriculture Week showcases Iowa's diverse farms Iowa When you buy eggs, pork, and beef or even lip balm at the local grocery store, there is a good chance your products were grown or made possible by Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation celebrates the hard work and integrity of the Iowa farmer during this, the 2008 National Agriculture Week. Iowa farmers grow more corn, soybeans and eggs than any other state in the nation. "The success of the Iowa farmer is crucial to so many industries in our state and nation, including food processing and distribution, veterinarians, manufacturing and trade. It's hard to imagine a business that isn't impacted by agriculture," said Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Craig Lang. "In fact, a healthy farm economy is also the foundation upon which our nation's number one renewable fuel industry depends." Iowa also leads the nation in the production of ethanol, biodiesel and third in wind energy production. "But farmers know that if a job is worth being done, it's worth being done right--that's why our farmers also lead the nation in buffer strips, wetland mitigation to protect the waterways and are seeking ways to utilize many other environment protection programs," said Lang. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics, there are 88,600 farms in Iowa. Each farmer fed 129 people last year, compared to 25 in 1960. Iowa farmers are the second highest exporter in the nation in ag products. Iowa is first in the nation in raising hogs, first in corn and soybeans, first in eggs, sixth in cattle and calves and rank 12th in dairy products. "Our farmers today are more diverse than ever before, but pride is the tie that binds; pride in raising the food that ends up on your family table. We take great care in making sure it's done right, because the needs of the nation and the world are growing. We are up to the challenge," said Lang. 3/24/08 Advertisement
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