The federal government has historically discriminated against Black farmers. The recent funding halt from the Trump administration presents yet another hurdle to those who have spent decades fighting for equity in farming.
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John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers’ ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
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Farmers are abandoning their land. Is that good for nature?
Traditional farmers around the world are walking away from millions of acres of land where they once grew crops or grazed animals. It’s provoking mixed reactions.
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Climate change makes farming easier in Alaska. Indigenous growers hope to lead the way
Climate change threatens many traditional foods in Alaska. But it’s also making farming more possible. A new training program aims to help Alaska Native communities grow more of their own food.
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What is ‘food resilience’? Ask these Ethiopian farmers facing conflict and drought
Many farmers in Ethiopia have lost valuable land for growing crops. They’re learning to change the way they work to make the most out of what they have.
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European farmers angry at climate policies could help sway EU parliamentary elections
Farmers in the European Union could hold the key to the bloc’s parliamentary vote.
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Farms fuel global warming. Billions in tax dollars likely aren’t helping – report
A new report finds some of the “climate-smart” agricultural practices that the USDA are subsidizing may not reduce emissions. It adds up to billions of taxpayer dollars.
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Why there’s a storm brewing about global food aid from the U.S.
The act of providing food aid to countries in need turns out to be a complicated and controversial matter. Here’s why.
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Coronavirus crisis a ‘shock’ and opportunity for RI farmers
The state’s agricultural economy has been valued at close to $240 million, with more than 1,000 farms operating on nearly 57,000 acres of land. But traditional revenue sources have dried up because of coronavirus at a time when there’s also surging consumer interest in local food.
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Full-Time Farmer, Part-Time RI Senator: Why One Woman Juggles Both
For more than two decades, Sue Sosnowski has had two jobs: farming and representing South Kingstown and Block Island in the Rhode Island Senate. Environment Reporter Avory Brookins caught up with Sosnowski as she seeks re-election Tuesday.
