This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America. … It will not be a short or easy struggle, no single weapon or strategy will suffice, but we shall not rest until that war is … Continued
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New Farm Bill in 2014 Won’t Necessarily Bring a Fair Food System
Long before the end of the year, it became clear that Congress would not pass a new farm bill in 2013. This notion was confirmed when members of both houses broke for the holidays in mid-December and left Washington, D.C., without coming … Continued
Groundbreaking Report on Food Chain Workers Released Today
Today, the Food Chain Workers Alliance released a new report, The Hands That Feed Us: Challenges and Opportunities for Workers Along the Food Chain. The report details “the state of the food chain worker,” captures the experiences of workers, and … Continued
USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service Budget Cuts Hurt the Heartland
The United States Agriculture Department (USDA) and Secretary Tom Vilsack have been busy the past couple of months shopping their budget and staff reduction package, Blueprint for Stronger Service, which is purported to assist industry producers and move our economy … Continued
Aging Farmers in America
Farmers in America are getting older, and younger Americans are not filling in their ranks. The USDA releases the census of agriculture results every 5 years, and they become increasingly terrifying as time goes on. Since 1978, the average age … Continued