The Inflation Reduction Act is certainly an important piece of legislation, with many far-reaching impacts on the US food and agriculture sector. Not all of these impacts are good, however, and some are downright ugly.
Feeding the World – A Corporate Con
“Planting commodity crops on CRP acres will not feed the world, but it will cause even more adverse climate impacts. Producers should not be forced into raising commodities but should be allowed to provide the food their communities want. Meanwhile, food-insecure communities here and around the world should be given the support they need and deserve.”
Recognizing Rights of Women, Girls and LGBTQI+ at the UN
To achieve a fair and equal society, we must center the alternative model of consumption and production that ensures the rights of women and LGBTQI+ people, recognize their central role and its founding on agroecology and the food sovereignty paradigm.
The Federation deserves the right to defend Black farmers in Miller v. Vilsack
Without this opportunity, the damage will be catastrophic for the farmers who were promised then denied this relief, as well as their families, the communities of eaters who depend on their foods, and rural America, which can ill afford to lose another farming family, regardless of race.
Speak Truth to Power, and Call Out Evil
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Solidarity
We work with NFFC to grow the only thing that will ever affect the Farm Bill and achieve greater equity in agriculture and society at large (’cause the revolution won’t be legislated) – our collective solidarity.
NFFC Holiday Wishes and Offerings 2021
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and urge you to check out the offerings from our members below if you’re buying gifts this year.