'Approaches like #agroecology and regenerative grazing do not entail a set of standard practices meant to be implemented everywhere. They’re meant to be highly tailored and responsive to the specifics of a place.'
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In The Nation today: an impressive overview of the U.S.-Mexico GM corn trade dispute.

As Mexico fights for food sovereignty & agroecology, the dispute is exposing failures in the U.S.’s corporate-captured regulatory system.

The Food & Environment Reporting Network Timothy A. Wise thenation.com/article/archiv…

U.S. agriculture policy incentivizes the overproduction of #corn in many ways, with spiraling consequences for our water, climate, health and the incomes of small farmers.

John Oliver sums it up: youtu.be/MI78WOW_u-Q?si…

John Oliver Last Week Tonight

The House Ag Committee’s draft Farm Bill could worsen food insecurity and increase corporate control over our food system while failing to address urgent climate mitigation & adaptation needs. Today’s markup session is unlikely to improve it.

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Agroecology has a lot to say on International #BiodiversityDay . Agriculture and #agroecology have a central role in preserving natural and cultivated #biodiversity . Find out how #agriculture works #fornature in our newest factsheet!
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“Like the Dust Bowl of so many decades ago, this tragedy stemmed from a collision of multiple systemic problems—in this case, unchecked climate change layered atop the excesses of industrial agriculture.” A year after this article, more dust storms hit IL: blog.ucsusa.org/karen-perry-st…

NEW: The House Agriculture Committee has released their draft Farm Bill, which fails to adequately address some of the most important issues in our food system: keeping people fed, addressing the climate crisis and keeping our markets fair. iatp.org/house-farm-bil…

Law Is Not on the US Side in #GMO Corn Fight With #Mexico - important analysis from trade law expert on flaws in US case. Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) Víctor Suárez Ernesto Hernandez-Lopez (tomalo con take it easy) Conahcyt México Non-GMO Report Farm Action Margaret Spiegelman cassan commondreams.org/opinion/gmo-co…

We are #hiring a Climate Program Associate to expand our work tracking the greenhouse gas emissions and climate-risk reporting of major meat and dairy companies!

Please read the full job posting for more information and instructions on how to apply: iatp.org/about/jobs-and…

African women farmers are the backbone of food production, yet face barriers to land access & resource control. Our year-long project dives into their journey, showcasing the power of #Agroecology & community leadership.

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Let's keep the EATS Act out of the #FarmBill ‼ It threatens local control, consumer rights, and independent family farmers ready to meet the demand for higher animal welfare products. #StopFactoryFarms lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/a…

Nitrates are affecting water utilities from California to D.C., and the reason comes down to one major source: Agricultural runoff.

However, rural areas bear the brunt, both in terms of health impact and rising water bills. civileats.com/2024/05/01/acr…