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How Vilsack Should Use His Second Chance

The problems he struggled with during his first stint as agriculture secretary, from corporate concentration to racism, have not gone away. by Anthony Pahnke, FFD Vice President Published by the Progressive, December 15, 2020 It’s not often that politicians get … Continue reading

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Family Farm Defenders 2020 Fair Trade Holiday Giftboxes Now Available! Order yours before they are gone!

Just “Say Cheese” Holiday Gift Boxes! Family Farm Defenders is proud to once again offer many giftboxes you can send to your family and friends over the holiday season. We are excited to offer award-winning Cedar Grove Cheeses along with … Continue reading

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Save the Date – Sat. Nov. 14th ! FFD Annual Meeting & 2020 John Kinsman Beginning Farmer Food Sovereignty Prize!

5:00 pm CST Virtual FFD Annual Meeting (all members and allies welcome)Including campaign updates, board election, and more! Please join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/564974725 You can also dial in using your phone.United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: … Continue reading

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Beyond the Rural Urban Divide – Cultivating Solidarity in Tough Times!

By: John E. Peck, executive director of Family Farm Defenders (forthcoming article in the Fall 2020 FFD Newsletter) With a critical election on the near horizon, many media pundits (and online bots) have been busy fanning the flames of the … Continue reading

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U.S. Farmers Call Out U.S. Ambassador for Pushing Agribusiness Agenda and Attacking Agroecology at the United Nations

For Immediate Release October 1, 2020 Contact: Jordan Treakle, 202-543-5675, [email protected] Ahna Kruzic, 510-927-5379, [email protected] A national alliance of farmers, workers, and fishers says agroecology and the human right to food are needed now more than ever to stop climate … Continue reading

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