agriculture

Black farmers were promised debt relief; white farmer lawsuits stand in way

September 2, 2021 By Allen G. Breed And Roxana Hegeman

The government wants to make amends with Black farmers by providing debt forgiveness. But a judge has put the money on hold in the face of lawsuits filed by white farmers claiming reverse discrimination.

Biden’s immigration reform should roll back exploitative ‘guest worker’ programs

May 13, 2021 By David Bacon

The current system prioritizes agricultural growers' profits over immigrants' and workers' rights.

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.