Offrange

@OffrangeAg

The untold stories just beyond the fence line of American agriculture.

(formerly Ambrook Research)

USA offrange.org Joined July 2022

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Frustrated by economic conditions at home, there's been a slow trickle of U.S. soybean farmers moving to Brazil in the hope of striking it rich.

Offrange's Sana Khan takes a look at the complicated legacy of Soylandia:
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ambrook.com Better Off in Brazil? With diminishing opportunities at home, some U.S. soybean farmers have relocated thousands of miles South. A new book considers the impact.

Offrange @OffrangeAg Apr 17

For all of their benefits, the limited hours of farmer's markets give a too-brief sales window for producers and local consumers. The rapidly growing "farm stop" model, however, gives farmers and shoppers an all-week place to connect.

New from Heidi Roth:
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ambrook.com A Farmer’s Market All Week Long Could the “farm stop” model provide a more lucrative way for local farmers to reach consumers?

Offrange @OffrangeAg Apr 11

A Colorado farmer named Clara Coleman realized farmers don't do much in terms of self-care. So for the last 6 years, she's been awarding $100 microgrants to hundreds of farmers, for massages, a nice dinner out — that kind of thing.

New from Nicole Caruth:
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ambrook.com Giving Farmers $100 to Feel Better In a tightening economy, Real Farmer Care is advancing a radical idea: help farmers prioritize self-care by giving them the cash to do so.

Offrange @OffrangeAg Apr 9

Dept of Treasury finally approved 45Z, a generous tax credit that rewards producers who use regenerative practices. It could be a huge boon for sustainable ag — if the USDA can agree on its rules.

New from Kristen Schmitt:
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ambrook.com A Tax Credit for Sustainable Crops There’s a generous new credit called 45Z that is largely dependent on farmers’ regenerative practices.

Offrange @OffrangeAg Apr 7

Section 180 is an obscure tax deduction for farmers that the IRS has given very little advice on. Many fear an audit, but when deductions can reach 6 or 7 figures — it's tempting!

@donavyncoffey looks into IRS's controversial Section 180:
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ambrook.com There’s Cash in the Soil Cheap soil tests make way for million-dollar write-offs as farmers rush to claim a controversial tax break.