Agriculture
A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.
Michigan farmers want state lawmakers to go up to bat against corporate monopolies that are making it overly difficult—and expensive—to repair their own equipment.
Michigan farmers want state lawmakers to go up to bat against corporate monopolies that are making it overly difficult—and expensive—to repair their own equipment. MICHIGAN—Manufacturers of agricultural equipment don’t always make it easy for farmers to complete their own repairs. The diagnostic software and parts used in those closed systems are often restricted—and that’s by...
Legislation introduced this month by US Rep. Elissa Slotkin aims to expand federal resources for American farmers—and help protect their crops from things like weather and pests.
Nearly $2 million in grants awarded this week by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are set to give a big boost to farmers in two dozen communities.
Participants of the 2023 Rural Policy Action Summit spoke about how to expand resources for those in rural communities, among other topics.
The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.
