Development, Entertainment, and the Forgotten Necessity of Food Production
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Development, Entertainment, and the Forgotten Necessity of Food Production

As billions of dollars flow into entertainment districts, sports venues, mixed-use developments, and tourism projects across the South, a critical question remains: Are we investing enough in the industry that feeds us? Drawing from recent findings published by Southern Ag Today, this article explores the mounting challenges facing specialty crop producers—including labor shortages, rising production costs, disease pressures, and increasing import competition—while examining whether Southern policymakers are giving agriculture the same level of attention and investment as high-profile development projects. In a region where agriculture remains a cornerstone of the economy, this conversation challenges readers to rethink what true development looks like and why food production should be treated as essential infrastructure for our future.

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Let’s Talk: Supply & Demand in Africa.
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Let’s Talk: Supply & Demand in Africa.

As global trade corridors shift and Africa’s consumer base rapidly expands, the opportunity for American producers, manufacturers, and agribusiness leaders is undeniable. The question is not if trade will grow — it’s who will build the relationships correctly.

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