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The 2026 farm bill quietly hands big tech control over American farmland. Here’s the fine print

Posted on March 15, 2026 by admin

By: Anthony Pahnke, Vice President of Family Farm Defenders and an Associate Professor of International Relations, San Francisco State University Originally published in Fortune Magazine, 3/14/2026 Tucked inside the 2026 Farm Bill is a provision that would reimburse farmers 90% … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 12, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on February 3, 2026 by admin

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

Posted on January 9, 2026 by admin

By: John E. Peck, executive director, Family Farm Defenders Published by Common Dreams, Jan. 12, 2026 One word – plastics. That was the golden grail that Dustin Hoffman learned about from some well wisher in the movie the Graduate. I … 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

Posted on December 26, 2025 by admin

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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