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Back by Popular Demand – Palestine Solidarity Seed Packages for 2026!

Food sovereignty is critical for any community’s survival – and this is especially true in times of armed conflict, land grabbing, and forced relocation. Thankfully, there are many ongoing efforts to preserve the diversity and vitality of Palestine’s amazing agricultural … Continue reading

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One Farmer’s New Year Resolutions for Our Troubled Times

By: John E. Peck, executive director of Family Farm Defenders An abridged version of this article was recently published in the Capitol Hill Citizen The Grinch really stole Xmas last year for many family farmers – and sadly his spirit … Continue reading

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Big Data is a Bad Idea! Why AI Factory Farms Will Not Save Rural America

By: John E. Peck, executive director, Family Farm Defenders One word – plastics. That was the golden grail that Dustin Hoffman learned about from some well wisher in the movie the Graduate. I remember watching the film as a farm … Continue reading

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Farmers Should Unite to Fight Unfair Trade Policies – President Donald Trump’s trade policies are hurting U.S. farmers

By: Anthony Pahnke, vice president of Family Farm Defenders and an Associate Professor of International Relations at San Francisco State University Originally published by the Progressive, Dec. 16, 2025 2025 has been a tough year for farmers. As if the … Continue reading

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Save the Date! Fri. Nov. 14th – Sat. Nov. 15th FFD Annual Meeting and John Kinsman Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony in Madison, WI

Kickoff Event – Wisconsin Premiere Screening of the new Price of Milk film Fri. Nov. 14th 5:30 – 8:00 pm UW-Madison’s Ag Hall, Rm 125 (1450 Linden Dr.)  Followup Panelists include: Pete Hardin, editor of The Milkweed; Sarah Lloyd, former … Continue reading

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