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Check out the Summer 2024 FFD Newsletter!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by admin

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Today’s Trade Agreements Put Profits Before People

Posted on February 28, 2024 by admin

These treaties harm both farmers and consumers by squeezing food systems for maximum profit. by Jim Goodman, board member, Family Farm Defenders, retired organic beef/dairy farmer from Wonewoc, WI Published by the Progressive, Feb. 21, 2024 Trade agreements are part … Continue reading →

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Food is Not a Weapon – Family Farm Defenders Solidarity Statement on Gaza Feb. 14th, 2024

Posted on February 13, 2024 by admin

The human right to food is sacred and protected under international law. Family Farm Defenders maintains the principles of food sovereignty, including the right to food, as a guide to our response to ongoing and escalating violence, destruction, and loss … Continue reading →

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Farmers Need Better Policy, Not To Export More

Posted on February 6, 2024 by admin

Increasing exports will not keep farmers in business. Legislators can help farmers by inserting policies that would help them into the Farm Bill. By: Anthony Pahnke, Vice President of Family Farm Defenders and and Associate Professor of International Relations at … Continue reading →

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Family Farm Defenders strongly opposes AB 897. Sale of home-made baked goods should be promoted – not hindered- by the state!

Posted on January 17, 2024 by admin

To: WI State Legislators and Gov. Tony Evers 1/16/2024 Family Farm Defenders strongly opposes AB 897. Sale of home-made baked goods should be promoted – not hindered- by the state. As a national family farm organization with over 500 members … Continue reading →

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