UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I had to admit, although I was managing the finances, the milking herd, and the crops, it probably wasnt me or anyone else in the family. However, on balance I would argue that this has not been good for rural America. Resilience, livelihoods, and a rural way of life have been sacrificed on the altar of efficiency and progress.

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 3, 2023

This approach is gaining popularity due to increasing fertilizer and pesticide costs, fragile ecosystems that provide essential water and air quality services, and increased attention for local and regional food systems. However, the long-term potential and total quantity of carbon storage is still very much up for debate.

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The Equation

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Water insecurity in the Central Valley and Proposition 4 One of Californias most pressing problems is the lack of access to safe water, which disproportionately affects rural and disadvantaged communities. Flood prevention and drought protection The funds from Prop 4 could finance aquifer recharge.

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Daily Yonder

APRIL 11, 2023

As a kid from rural Iowa, I have joked about growing up with herbicide for breakfast, pesticide for lunch, and fertilizer for supper. In fact, farm chemicals have created a multi-generational and slow-motion health epidemic across rural America and its diaspora. Even Perrizo in Faribault County used herbicides to terminate his.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA empowers small-scale farmers, fishers, Indigenous peoples, and rural communities across Asia through advocacy, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. There is no life limit on healthy soil, says farmer Gerardo Martinez, CEO of GALA.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species. In contrast, today’s dominant players genetically engineer and mass produce seed alongside complementary inputs including fertilizers and pesticides.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What Our Investigation Revealed Several states are trying to phase out the use of pesticides containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), long-lasting chemicals linked to serious health risks including cancer, liver damage, and reproductive effects that have already contaminated farm fields, drinking water, and human bodies.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Credit unions provide financial services tailored to the agricultural sector, helping farmers secure loans and manage their finances more effectively. Cooperatives contribute to the development of rural communities. They often work toward lobbying to try to influence agricultural policy. Buy local when possible.)

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 30, 2024

While the agrichemical industry claims farmers “carefully select the right pesticide for each pest and crop at issue” and “only use pesticides as a last resort,” when it comes to neonics, that is false in most cases. Chart showing the rise in the use of neonicotinoid pesticides between 1995 and 2011. This is true.

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National Young Farmers Coalition

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 was recently introduced by U.S. This bill builds on the framework she shared earlier this year, with even more concrete proposals aimed at boosting rural communities and supporting farmers. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).

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National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

FSA is currently unable to offer pre-qualification or pre-approval services for farm ownership loans, yet this service is routinely offered by other lenders working with competing buyers for farm properties, which puts buyers who must use FSA financing at a disadvantage. 6422, 6314, 6410, 6411).

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an array of programs aimed at farmers growing food that supports rural communities and the environment, but its own purchasing has long revolved around sourcing the cheapest foods available. Why Aren’t Federal Agencies Enforcing Pesticide Rules That Protect Farmworkers? Who Benefits?

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Daily Yonder

AUGUST 2, 2024

SJR 74 would have allowed rural districts to have more influence over constitutional amendments. Wendel also noted that the farm bureau lobbying does not support sustainable farming or regenerative agriculture, which she said prioritizes soil health and limits the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

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