Historical Facts:
2000—USDA unveils organic standards for foods and the official organic seal.
2002—China admitted into the WTO.
2008—Each U.S. farmer produces food and fiber for 155 people.
2008—Food, Conservation and Energy Act enacted. Globally, more than 13.3 million people in 23 countries grow biotech crops; about 12.3 million of them are resource-poor farmers in developing countries. Accumulated acreage of biotech crops (since 1996) exceeded 2 billion for the first time.
2009—American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates 90th Anniversary.