
Jim Goodman, retired dairy farmer and farm activist discusses farm labor, policy, and Project 2025.
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Farming's Emotional and Economic Challenges
This chapter explores the deep emotional connection farmers have with their animals and the economic struggles faced by dairy farmers in securing fair prices. It contrasts the decline of small farms with the rise of processed food retailers, advocating for a farmer-controlled food system that meets community needs. The discussion also touches on the complexities of rural America’s political landscape and the challenges organic farmers face within a conventional farming community.
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