Family farms are vanishing—America lost 142,000 in five years, and the average farmer is now nearly 60. Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms says small farmers don’t need subsidies—they need freedom from crushing red tape. From pot pie sales to apprentices using drills, Salatin’s faced endless restrictions that stifle innovation. He calls for a “Food Emancipation Proclamation” to restore independence, fairness, and vitality to America’s farms and food system.
Why Small Farmers Are Disappearing | Joel Salatin
