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IA small farm advocates call for less corporate land control - Cherokee Chronicle Times

IA small farm advocates call for less corporate land control - Cherokee Chronicle Times
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Advocates bring attention to racism rooted in farming across NC

Advocates are drawing attention to systemic racism in farming across North Carolina and the nation. The National Farm Worker Ministry is hosting its annual Harvest of Justice program to shed light on the adverse effects faced by farmworkers because of the absence of protective policies for their wages, land and safety. Julie Taylor, executive director of the National Farm Worker Ministry, emphasized the issues stem from outdated labor laws dating back to the 1930s, which unjustly exempted farm and domestic workers. .

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WI ag groups in wait and see mode on Farm Bill / Public News Service

The current Farm Bill expires Sept. 30 and with a looming government shutdown, reauthorization does not appear imminent. Wisconsin farm groups say most of the effects would not be felt right away, but there is still uncertainty in the air. .

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IA small farm advocates call for less corporate land control

Rural advocates are supporting the Farmland for Farmers Act in Congress. It would restrict the amount of Iowa farmland large corporations can own, and it is in response to foreign and domestic corporations buying up land and then renting it out. As farmers start to retire, more than 40% of U.S. .

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