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In a heartfelt letter to the editor, Abby Jacobson, a 6th-generation farmer, highlights a growing crisis threatening Michigan’s family farms and the $100 billion agricultural industry they support. Rising labor costs under the federal H2A program are pushing farms to the brink, impacting not only farmers but also the economy, food security, and the livelihood of countless communities. This isn’t just a Michigan issue—it’s a national one. Abby’s plea is clear: it’s time to act and support the backbone of our nation’s food supply. ?? Read Abby’s impactful message and learn how you can help: https://buff.ly/4gzBgtz #ProtectOurProduce #LaborPolicy #MichiganFarms #MichiganEconomy #HealthyEating

??? Calling all food lovers! Your plate tells a story, and your voice can shape the future of our food system. Let’s move from foodies to food citizens—vote for policies that protect our farmers, our communities, and our planet. Here’s how you can get involved: 1?? Vote: Make sure your voice is heard in local, state, and national elections. 2?? Support Local: Buy from farmers' markets and local food producers to strengthen your community. 3?? Advocate: Write to your representatives about food justice issues—every letter counts! 4?? Educate: Share information about sustainable practices and food justice with your network. 5?? Volunteer: Get involved with organizations fighting food insecurity and supporting sustainable agriculture. Together, we can ensure that every meal is a step toward justice and sustainability. ?? #FoodCitizenship #VoteForFoodJustice #PowerOnYourPlate

?? House Ag Farm Bill Overview is Live ?? For all of our food policy advocates, GT Thompson released a 2024 Farm Bill overview this morning. You can find the full overview here: https://lnkd.in/eZzgsP4f Below is the full Nutrition Title excerpt: "Title IV: Nutrition. Supports access to families formerly disallowed to receive benefits, refocuses work programs to support upward mobility, invests in and modernizes food distribution programs to create parity with urban programming, promotes program integrity and State accountability, and advances policies related to healthy eating, healthy behaviors, and healthy outcomes. ? Provides additional financial resources across multiple programs that have successfully benefited tribal communities, seniors, and households pursuing healthier options. ?Offers significant opportunities for individuals to remain on their current career pathways without choosing between SNAP and employment. ?Creates new access for participants either formerly disallowed or beholden to arcane restriction. ? Corrects egregious Executive branch overreach and disallows future unelected bureaucrats from arbitrarily increasing or decimating SNAP benefits. ?Creates a stronger, more sustainable connection between health and federal feeding programs. ?Holds USDA and States accountable to the generosity of the American taxpayer." I'm frustrated but not surprised to see the obvious SNAP call out. Curious to see the organizations' responses to this initial overview ahead of the expected Senate outline later today ?? And especially looking forward to hearing Helena Bottemiller Evich's thoughts in the next Food Fix newsletter! #FarmBill #FoodPolicy #AgPolicy #LegislativeUpdate #policy #Foodsystems #hunger #nutrition

Iceland’s Laxey likely to seek funds early in 2025 for phase two of land-based salmon plan Land-based salmon farming project Laxey is likely to seek the next part of its fund-raising early in 2025, chairman Larus Asgeirsson told?Undercurrent News. German conglomerate EW Group, feed giant Nutreco, Norwegian salmon supplier Seaborn and seafood veteran Kjartan Olafsson all invested in a €40 million ($43.8m) fundraising round in the summer of 2024. Laxey used that to finance its initial 4,500 metric tons of head-on, gutted land-based salmon production. Click below to read the full story from Neil Ramsden. Undercurrent News LAXEY Lárus ásgeirsson EW Group GmbH Nutreco Seaborn AS Kjartan Olafsson

Exciting discussions in Washington, DC! Recently, IAS leaders had the opportunity to engage with legislators and staffers about critical issues like year-round E15, climate-smart agriculture practices, and the extension of the 45Z tax credit. These initiatives are vital for promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting our owner-members. IAS Board President Randy Blake, Senator Chuck Grassley, IAS CEO Ken Smith and Board Member Tim Burrack are pictured. It's encouraging to see leaders come together for a greener future. Stay tuned for more insights in the upcoming 2024 IAS Annual Report! #SustainableAgriculture #E15 #ClimateSmartAg #Advocacy #AgriculturePolicy #GrowWithIAS

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Ed Bertaud to discuss the history of the Farm Bill, supply chain issues, workforce, and how SNAP has impacted debate on farm policy over the last 50 years. Tune in to watch our full conversation in The Fresh CrEd’s latest episode: https://lnkd.in/gf_6tDTT #FarmBill #SupplyChain #Workforce #SNAP

Secretary of Agriculture – Brooke Rollins President-elect Trump tapped Brooke Rollins as his agriculture secretary. Rollins, the president and CEO of AFPI, previously served in Trump's first administration as director of the Office of American Innovation and acting director of the Domestic Policy Council. Trump lauded Rollins' "commitment to support the American Farmer, defense of American Food Self-Sufficiency, and the restoration of Agriculture-dependent American Small Towns." "A proud Graduate of Texas A&M University, Brooke earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Agriculture Development, and J.D., with Honors," Trump's official announcement said. "From her upbringing in the small and Agriculture-centered town of Glen Rose, Texas, to her years of leadership involvement with Future Farmers of America and 4H, to her generational Family Farming background, to guiding her four kids in their show cattle careers, Brooke has a practitioner’s experience, along with deep Policy credentials in both Nonprofit and Government leadership at the State and National levels. #MAGA2024 #Trump2024 #RepublicanParty #ConservativeValues #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #AmericaFirst #TrumpAdministration #RepublicanLeadership #ConservativeLeaders #RightWingPolitics #RepublicanNation #TrumpSupporters #ProTrump #ProRepublican #TrumpTrain #MAGAMovement #RepublicanRevival #ConservativeResurgence #AmericaFirstMovement #TrumpRallies #RepublicanConventions #CPAC #RepublicanDebates #TeamTrump #Trump2024Campaign #RepublicanCampaign #ConservativeCampaign #BorderSecurity #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #TaxReform #HealthcareReform #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #TradePolicy #ImmigrationReform

?? On this #MLKDay, we reflect on Dr. King’s powerful vision for justice—justice that extends civil rights into the fields, on farms, and to the workers who sustain us all. In his final campaign, Dr. King addressed the alarming decline of Black-owned farms and the discrimination embedded in agricultural programs. He called on the USDA to support cooperatives for Black and Mexican American farmers and condemned subsidies paid to agribusiness, stating: “It is inequitable to pay large farmers huge amounts of Federal funds to grow nothing while poor people have insufficient amounts to eat.” How much progress have we made since his death? Black farmers now make up less than 2% of all U.S. farmers—down from 14% in 1920. Discriminatory practices worsened before improving, as the landmark Pigford v. Glickman case revealed in 1999, exposing decades of USDA denial of loans and disaster payments to Black farmers. Meanwhile, policies favoring agribusiness have widened the gap between small and large farms, diverting subsidies to the biggest operations. Today, farmworkers face a new challenge: political rhetoric that threatens to uproot them from their communities, undermining rural stability and the local food systems we all depend on. Dr. King’s vision reminds us that food justice is central to human dignity, and the fight for equity in agriculture and farm labor must continue. Let’s honor his legacy by striving for a fair and sustainable food system that protects farmers, farmworkers, and the communities they sustain. #FoodJustice #FarmersRights #EquityInAgriculture #MLKLegacy #JusticeForFarmworkers #JusticeForAll

Did you know that as agriculture policy issues surface, Alberta Grains is poised to join the discussion with our federal and provincial governments and develop advocacy initiatives with farmers’ best interests in mind. Learn more about policy initiatives: https://bit.ly/46WBCX1 #Abag

The intricate network that supports food production and delivery is a testament to the power of collaboration and collective effort. From the hard work of farmers to the strategic advocacy of cooperatives and farmer associations, each player contributes to a resilient and sustainable food system. NGOs also play a pivotal role in ensuring that practices remain sustainable, equitable, and fair—addressing the challenges of food security, labor conditions, and environmental impact. This interconnectedness underscores a fundamental truth: the food we consume is not merely the product of isolated efforts, but the result of a complex and collaborative system. It is vital that we continue to support and strengthen these relationships, recognizing the importance of each step along the way. By understanding and appreciating the roles of farmers, cooperatives, NGOs, and all stakeholders, we can contribute to creating a more sustainable, efficient, and equitable food system that nourishes both people and the planet. #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #Agriculture #NGOs #Cooperatives #FoodSystem #Advocacy