agriculture

Farm Aid statement on agriculture in the Biden/Harris Administration

January 15, 2021 By Special to People’s World

Since 1985, Farm Aid has amplified the voices of America’s independent farmers.

Farm Aid stands with meatpacking workers for COVID-19 protection

July 10, 2020 By Special to People’s World

Nearly 40,000 food workers have tested positive for COVID-19.

U.S. blockade, domestic supply system inefficiencies bring food insecurity for Cubans

July 7, 2020 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Food availability is the top concern of 21% of Cubans, reflecting the shortages promoted by the U.S. blockade and the shortcomings of the domestic supply system.

Wildcat strikes spreading in Yakima, Wash. over unsafe working conditions

May 26, 2020 By Marc Brodine

The workers are demanding safer working conditions and $2-an-hour hazardous duty pay.

Will the Democrats’ HEROES stimulus bill rescue farmers?

May 22, 2020 By National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NSAC will continue to urge lawmakers to move beyond emergency response and into a new mode where direct payment programs and investment in existing USDA programs that move us towards greater sustainability, equity, and access in...