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mamMillions Against Monsanto – Organic Consumers Association

Monsanto is a massive agricultural conglomerate who controls the majority of farming practices of both small-farms and commercial. They have recently publicized their intention to merge with Bayer. Monsanto has been known for years as an evil corporation for several reasons.


2016 Net Farm Profitability to Dip For Third Yearrecord-lows

NET CASH FARM INCOME RISES
By Mike McGinnis, 11/30/2016, a prediction of farming profits hitting record lows since 2009.


ffaNational FFA Organiztion- Future Farmers of America

“We believe in the future of agriculture”

 


 National Farmers Union

“Growing for the Future”nfu


2016-11-30Acre Insight: Travis Harrison

11/30/2016, how strip-till is good for Lake Erie and other waterways.

 

 


Bright Future For College Graduates In Agricultureyoung-farmers

By Brittany Kemmerer, 11/30/16, the industry is getting a shot of new blood, and it couldn’t come soon enough.


transparent-farmFarm Offers Full Transparency in Crop and Livestock Production Practices

OPEN THE BARN DOOR FOR THE PUBLIC.
By Gene Johnston, 11/23/2016

 


big-farmsBig Farms Are Getting Bigger And Most Small Farms Aren’t Really Farms At All

By Maggie Koerth-Baker, 11/17/16, on the transition of farms over the past four decad
es.


Leopold Center for Sustainable Agricultureleopold-center

“The Leopold Center has a national reputation for supporting cutting-edge research which is leading to significant dividends for Iowa — cleaner water, better conservation of natural resources, and greater agricultural vitality.”

 


Women in AG: How We Care for Calvescare-for-cattle

By Jamie VanDeWalle, 11/11/2016, a look inside calf-rearing.