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It’s Time to Realize the Farm Bill’s Transformative Potential

Posted on March 1, 2023 by admin

Despite the legislation’s relatively low profile, the Farm Bill deserves serious consideration from nearly everyone, including our politicians. By Anthony Pahnke, FFD vice president and Originally published by Common Dreams, 3/1/2023 When the Farm Bill appears for debate in Congress … Continue reading →

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Since agriculture is so important, why are we leaving its future up to a few powerful companies?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by admin

We can create a sustainable agriculture system if we set the rules to benefit all of us equitably and to protect the planet. After all, technology will not change the fact that we are part of nature. By: Patti Naylor, … Continue reading →

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YouTube Recording Available for the 2022 John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony!

Posted on December 23, 2022 by admin

Thinks to the Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice (WNPJ), you can listen to the full event here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv7wOAzgyeM

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Save the Date! 2022 John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize Award Ceremony & FFD Annual Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2022 by admin

Sat.Dec. 10th – UW-Madison’s Gordon Commons (770 W. Dayton St. in downtown Madison, WI) In memory of legendary organic pioneer and food sovereignty advocate, John Kinsman, Family Farm Defenders is proud to celebrate beginning farmers each year with a prize … Continue reading →

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Farm bill offers opportunity to challenge corporate control of the food system

Posted on November 1, 2022 by admin

By: Anthony Pahnke, vice president of Family Farm Defenders, and Associate Professor of International Relations at San Francisco State University, CA. Originally published by The Hill, 10/13/22 To his credit, Biden has been trying. That is, the current administration has … Continue reading →

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