Food Chain - Issue 196 - October 2023 | Page 115

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Potandon Produce
Another challenge we ’ ve been presented with in the US is the price of farmland going up dramatically in the last five years . Certain areas that used to sell land for $ 2000-to- $ 3000 per acre are now selling for $ 10,000-to- $ 20,000 per acre . Not everyone realizes that the US is the world ’ s largest food producer and agriculture is deeply ingrained in the landscape of our nation . The number of farmers has significantly declined over the years , which constitutes yet another challenge we need to address ,” he shares .
To increase efficiency , Potandon has adopted new automated equipment . “ Previously , around
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