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fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

A group of Illinois small farmers are meeting with members of Congress on Thursday in Washington to discuss their hopes for "transformational investments" in the next farm bill, which governs policy in the agricultural sector. As they see it, the new law could provide significant financial investment and protections that reduce economic inequality and racial injustice; build crop and human resilience to climate change and unpredictable weather; and improve access to nutritious food and sustainable, local systems.
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Chicago
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

Small farmers in Illinois advocate for transformational investments in the next farm bill to combat inequality and enhance sustainability.
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fromstupidDOPE
9 months ago

Why Choosing Craft Cannabis Helps Small Farmers and Local Communities | stupidDOPE

Craft cannabis represents the heart of the cannabis industry, emphasizing quality, community, and sustainability over mass production.
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