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Join FFD for the 6th Annual John Kinsman Prize Award on Sat. March 11th at UW-Madison, held in conjunction with the Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by admin

This year’s 6th Annual John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony will be held on Sat. March 11th at UW-Madison’s Union South, Varsity Hall, with a reception at 5:30 pm and award dinner at 6:00 pm Tickets for … Continue reading →

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Family Farm Defenders is seeking nominations and sponsorships for the 2017 John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize!

Posted on December 28, 2016 by admin

Deadline to submit your nominee for the 2017 John Kinsman Prize is Jan. 16th! The criteria to be nominated include: Engaged in own farm for less than 5 years Small scale livestock and/or vegetable and/or fruit production Market … Continue reading →

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The Trans Pacific Partnership Will Not Help Struggling Farmers

Posted on November 14, 2016 by admin

By: Jim Goodman, FFD board member and dairy farmer near Wonewoc, WI A recent 10/26/16 Associated Press article (http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/wisconsin-dairy-farmers-hold-out-hope-for-trans-pacific-partnership/article_) noted that Wisconsin dairy producers “see nothing but advantages” if the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) were passed during the final session … Continue reading →

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The Revolution is Community – Naim Edwards, Voices for Earth Justice, 9/15/16

Posted on September 18, 2016 by admin

The “world hunger” discussion – certainly in the media – focuses on the overdeveloped nations and wealthy individuals figuring out how to help and provide resources for less industrialized nations to feed themselves. Whether it’s the G8, Monsanto, the … Continue reading →

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Summer 2016 Defender Newsletter is published – Check it out!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by admin

If you enjoy the Family Farm Defender newsletter and would like to also receive a paper version in the mail, please become a member and make an online donation through Razoo! You are also most welcome to share and/or reprint … Continue reading →