THE PLAN TO REMOVE RANCHERS | Beware of the “WORDING.”
Local ranchers in Colorado’s Comanche and Cimarron National Grasslands fear the Forest Service’s new draft assessment could be the first step toward restricting…
rural communities
OP-ED: Why Ottawa can’t keep dairy “off the table”
Canada’s long-standing supply management system has protected dairy farmers by regulating production, setting quotas, and restricting imports. It’s ensured stable incomes, supported rural…
THEY ARE TAKING OVER” Food vs. Power: BEWARE NEBRASKA
Nebraska is moving ahead with massive solar projects like the 2,400-acre Panama Energy Center, approved despite local pushback. Farmland is being converted into…
WASHINGTON SUES FARMERS IN MASS | Up to 40% Reduction in Farm Produce “It’s really devastating.”
Washington’s lawsuit over water rights affects 30,000 users, including farmers and tribes, threatening irrigation and reducing farm produce by 25–40%. Urban sprawl, labor…
Report: WA lost more than 3,700 farms in 5 years; lawmaker blames regulations
Washington state has lost over 3,700 farms since 2017, about two per day. A WSDA report highlights farmers face suicide rates nearly three…