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Food Rights Network Interviews Food Farm Hero John Kinsman

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

Posted 10/5/11 on the Center for Media & Democracy’s Food Right Network This month, the Center for Media and Democracy’s Food new Rights Network launches a series of interviews with “food and farm heroes.” It’s easy for an organization dedicated … Continue reading →

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Local Ordinances and Land Grabs: Democracy Convention Panels Discuss Food Sovereignty

Posted on September 11, 2011 by admin

By: Rebekah Wilce, PR Watch, 9/8/11 Attendees of the Democracy Convention in Madison in late August were treated to panels on a host of different issues, from democratic media to racial inequality. The Center for Media and Democracy was one … Continue reading →

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Got Hay? Wisconsin Farmers Prepare Hay Lift in Solidarity with Struggling Ranchers in Drought Stricken Oklahoma

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

Update 9/9/11! Several truckloads with over 10 tons of hay have already been delivered to OK and TX, thanks to the generosity of Wisconsin family farmers and Teamster truck drivers, as well as coordination assistance from Farm Aid. More loads … Continue reading →

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Farmers’ fate determined by corrupt markets and speculators as Justice Department sleeps

Posted on August 14, 2011 by admin

By: JOHN E. PECK, executive director, Family Farm Defenders Captimes (Madison, WI) – Sunday, August 14, 2011 Joel Greeno gets up early each morning to milk his 48 cows in the rolling hills near Kendall, Wis. He’s a young farmer … Continue reading →

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Fight Over 5,000 Cow Factory Farm Moves to Court

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

Hundreds of local residents packed Adams meeting room to tell DNR of Richfield CAFO’s impact on environment and quality of life Media Contacts: John Peck, Family Farm Defenders, [email protected]. 608-260-0900 Bob Clarke, [email protected]. 608-296-1443 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2011 … Continue reading →

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