No question about it, U.S. farmers were for many years disadvantaged relative to the rest of society. But this is no longer the case in terms of average income-for farmers as a whole.

Fear, confusion and frustration have eroded the public's confidence in the wholesomeness of our nation's food supply and how it is produced. However, it is not too late for segments of the agricultural sector to join together to restore confidence. To do so agriculture must do three things:...