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Solidarity Between Farmers and Farm Workers from the Pastures of Wisconsin to the Tomato Fields of Florida!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

The Farm Labor Reality Tour has now joined the 175 mile historic march of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in Florida, which will culminate at the headquarters of Publix in Lakeland, FL on Sun. March 17th. Even if you are … Continue reading →

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Kewaunee Cares Tells the Truth About the Impact of Spraying Manure in Wisconsin!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin
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Farm Labor Reality Tour Crosses Midwest, Headed to Florida – Brings Solidarity Message of Fairness, Justice, and Dignity for Family Farmers and Farm Workers Everywhere!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by admin

For Immediate Release Wed. Feb. 20th Contact: Bob St.Peter Food for Maine’s Future 207-244-0908 [email protected] Joel Greeno Family Farm Defenders 608-344-0564 John E. Peck Family Farm Defenders 608-260-0900 or 608-345-3918 [email protected] Marley Moynahan Coalition of Immokalee Workers 239-357-0393 [email protected] The … Continue reading →

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Monsanto Gets Its Way in Ag Bill

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

By: Jim Goodman, FFD board member and dairy farmer, Wonewoc, WI December 13, 2012, Progressive Magazine “The Farmer Assurance Provision” is the title of a rider, Section 733, inserted into the House’s 2013 agriculture appropriations bill. Somehow, as a farmer, … Continue reading →

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Second Annual John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize!

Posted on November 27, 2012 by admin

Everyone  is Invited to Attend Harvest Dinner Fundraiser and Community Award Ceremony with Special Guest, Jim Hightower! Sat. Dec. 8th 5:30 – 9:00 pm Goodman Community Center (149 Waubesa St.) in Madison Family Farm Defenders is pleased to announce the … Continue reading →

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