“The farm crisis now may turn into a food crisis in the 90s.” Carolyn Hauser, Donahue show, 1985 “We’re setting ourselves on…
Should farm subsidies be capped in the 2012 farm bill at $250,000, at $25,000, or at $0? For many reform-minded groups and…
Here's the link to my new video at zspace. Here's the link to my YouTube channel. Here's how it works. In the…
Brad’s New “Album” I’ve started some new “photo” albums featuring PowerPoint style charts illustrating the history of the farm bill and related…
Below is the text from a chart showing how corn farmers have subsidized consumers far more than taxpayers have subsidized corn farmers.Ā …
The Food Movement has taken major stands against “cheap corn” and cheapĀ prices for other farm commodities. ThatĀ position isĀ very supportive of farmers and…
Part I Below is a “Map” for navigating around the farm subsidy database to see various rankings. Ā It is also a summary…
Subtitle: Ā The Views of La Via Campesina and U.S. Family Farmers Dominant Interpretations of Food Sovereignty I find that, in the US,…
Introduction This is a response to the article, āReform or Transformation?Ā The Pivotal Role of Food Justice in the U.S. Food Movement,ā…
This is a response to: Sweetening the Deal for CAFOs: Hidden Subsidies for IFAP in the 2012 Farm Bill by Patrick Baron.…
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