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There aren't many of us who haven't heard the name Fiona Simson. Fiona Simson became the first female President of the National Farmer's Federation, and recently stepped down after an incredible 7 years at the helm.  She's had an amazing career to date; I've read the articles, I've met her, and I've watched her passionately advocate for the industry. But on a personal level, it's rare we hear more about her life. Fiona is also a mum, and a grandma, a journey that began when she was living in the city, and a friend set her up with a country boy. We chat life, love, business and motherhood, including how times have changed, and why some rural mums have lost their villages. The RFDS (Queensland Section) is giving away an incredible prize pack worth over $700 that includes an RFDS Premium Rescue Swag, RFDS Australian Merino Wool Blanket, RFDS cap and RFDS mugs. To enter, click THIS LINK and tell us why you love the RFDS. https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia

Resources for Kansas Farmers Research on Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa Production Getting the Garden Ready for Winter   00:01:05 – Resources for Kansas Farmers: Starting today's show is Ashlee Westerhold, director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at K-State, to review how farms have changed in Kansas and how her office can help with the transition process. AgKansitions.org AgManager.info   00:12:05 – Research on Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa Production: K-State's DooHong Min and Gaurav Jha continue the show by talking about their research they are doing for drought resilient alfalfa production using digital agriculture and machine learning. More about their research 22007apply.gov 1-800-721-0970   00:23:05 – Getting the Garden Ready for Winter: Completing today's show is K-State Research and Extension horticulture agent for Johnson County, Anthony Reardon, as he discusses how to get vegetable and flower gardens ready for winter which was this month's K-State Garden Hour presentation.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

It's National Farmer's Day!!!  You might be brushing your teeth all wrong.  Powerball winning ticket from California-again!  World's oldest sky diver dies days after her feat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday's First Hour: We begin the hour with a look at the numbers from the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report released at 11:00. Don Roose from US Commodities joins us in the middle of the hour to take a deep dive into markets. Bob Quinn is out all week on his Holiday Vacations Fall Foliage Tour in New England and sent us back an interview with some of the listeners on his trip. Today on National Farmer's Day, we continue with our celebration of farmers throughout harvest season with Beck's Feed The Farmer! David talks with Roger Clayburg from Beck's as they feed the Langgaard Family in Guthrie Center!

Scott is a farmer. It's his day. Scott and Coach are big INXS Fans. Today is the anniversary of the release of "Kick" from the band. The guys play some tracks. Josh shares stories of wearing a Scooby Doo costume. Today's Real Rock Army inductee does Karate in his garage. The guys go on the quest to find him. Scott and Coach are preparing for the Chiefs/Broncos game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This exclusive episode is a double feature for National Farmer's Day! Join us as we catch up with first-generation rancher Angela Scott at Honor the Harvest this year. She talks about her lessons learned as a newer rancher and that it's ok to ask questions!Then join us for our second podcast episode of the day featuring fifth-generation farmer Andrew Lauver and his story about taking over the family farm.

This exclusive episode is a double feature for National Farmer's Day! We had the chance to connect with fifth-generation farmer Andrew Lauver at Honor the Harvest this year and get his story on taking over the family farm. Then join us as we catch up with first-generation rancher Angela Scott as she talks about her lessons learned as a newer rancher and that it's ok to ask questions!

Getting to know a farmer is how caring consumers should start and if you're a farmer “get known” by being available to answer questions that explain how and why you do what you do. For this mission Dana DiPrima founded For Farmers, a movement designed to recognize and support small farmers by sharing their stories, dispelling myths, and providing them with grants and other resources. Dana shares farmer stories on the Talk Farm to Me podcast and social media (mainly Instagram @xoxofarmgirl), where she also unpacks various myths about farming. Farmer grant nominations will begin on National Farmer's Day and a review board will select farmers who will receive the grants. www.farmersmovement.com

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This week, guest presenter, food writer, chef, founder of Wahaca restaurants, and trustee of Chefs in Schools, Thomasina Miers asks what opportunities the current fruit and veg shortages could offer to build resilience into our broken food system in the UK. The Food Foundation has recently published a series of briefings in collaboration with a team of researchers from the Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS) consortium. They explore the opportunities of growing and eating more fruit and veg in the UK and its impact on our health, the environment and our food security.We hear from Ali Capper, chair of British Apples and Pears, Guy Singh-Watson of Riverford Organics. Martin Emmett, chair of the National Farmer's Union's Horticultural and Potatoes Board, James Woodward from Sustain and Anna Taylor, the Food Foundation's executive director.For more information on the work The Food Foundation does with SHEFS, click hereFor The Food Foundation's snap analysis Quick Bites series on YouTube, click here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Farrington speaks to Minette Batters from the National Farmer's Union about her reaction to comments from the chairman of Tesco, John Allan, that some food firms may be using inflation as an excuse to hike prices further than necessary. Sean also speaks to David Fox, founder and chief executive of Tampopo restaurants, for his thoughts on the first major speech in 2023 by the CBI director general, Tony Danker, about the economic challenges being faced by business in the year ahead. And our colleagues on Business Daily have been looking into the rising cost of living in Germany. Reporter Leanna Byrne joins Sean in the studio to share what she's learned.

It's been a couple of decades since Brigid Price appeared on the first episode of Farmer Wants a Wife, and not only did she snag a country boy (not while on the show), but is now a vital part of a successful family beef business. Brigid, her husband Owen and three children manage an organic beef business in Central Queensland. In this episode we discover Brigid's hilarious introduction to bush ‘lingo', how she moulded their business to include her impressive commerce and HR skills, and how she is determined to build and nurture meaningful relationships in the bush through her website www.ruralresources.com.au. Besides playing an active role in the beef business, Brigid is also committed to her local and extended community, reflected by her various awards such as 2019 Citizen of the Year, Maranoa Regional Council, the 2018 Australia Day Award – Member Contribution, Maranoa Regional Council and 2017 QRRRWN Strong Women Leadership Award, Volunteer of the Year. She's also just completed the Australian Rural Leadership Program, and the National Farmer's Federation Diversity in Agricultural Leaders Program.

This episode contains a short 10 lines essay on National Farmer's Day celebrated on 23rd December every year. This is to honour our ex- Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and celebrated on his birthday. Also you will find poem on Chaudhary Charan Singh and poem about farmers of India written by me. Please enjoy and hear it from the beginning to end..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

" The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand."  - Vince LombardiNobody wants to graduate school start their working career in an entry-level job.  But entry-level jobs provide valuable lessons that will help us through the rest of our lives. They teach us to show up on time, follow directions, work hard, and get along with others.National Farmer's Day was on October 12th. It's a day in which we offer much-deserved praise to the hard-working farmers across the nation. In the midst of harvest-season, the day pays tribute to the men, women, and families who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day. Do you enjoy the Common Sense Recharge podcast? I'd love to hear from you. You can email me at john@commonsenserecharge.com.

Clinton Yates joins the show to talk about what he'd like to see out of Game 2 versus the Dodgers and Padres. The Padres needed to win Game 1 if they had any hope in this series. Trav wants to know if we're all living in a simulation. The Lakers face off against the Timberwolves tonight and Sli says this is an opportunity for them to "figure out what they have". In "The Dump", we celebrate National Farmer's Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's get to it! On today's podcast we celebrate National Farmer's Day by running thru the Top Ten Country Songs about farming. Then Scotch takes on Nat in a game of Bad Movie Clues. Deodorant anyone? Uhhh... yes, please. We talk alternatives to your run-of-the-mill pit stick and wrap things up with a fun little improv game. Have a listen!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We begin with the latest on the Hockey Canada controversy. We speak with Award-Winning Filmmaker, Author and Journalist Laura Robinson for her thoughts on what she believes the future holds for the organization, now that the CEO and Board of Directors have stepped down.   Then we get an update on the war in Ukraine. We catch up with Andrew Rasuilis from the ‘Canadian Global Affairs Institute' for details on the ‘ramped up' Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and how the ‘dynamics' of the conflict may change, come Winter.   It's “National Farmer's Day”, and we get a rundown of how the 2022 harvest is looking and what challenges lie ahead for Producers over the coming months from Farmer and Agronomist, Matt Gosling.   Finally, fall is here, and holidays are just around the corner. We catch up with Ellen Percival, Publisher of “Calgary's Child Magazine”, for some seasonal tips and suggestions to keep the kids entertained.

Welcome to October 12, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate those who work the land and a Southern melting pot. Farmer's Day has been celebrated since the mid 1800s and it's easy to see why. These folks contribute to much more than just the food on our table. Their hard work affects everything from manufacturing to transportation, producing a whole host of products from leather goods to textiles and even the ethanol in our gas tanks. These days it's more important than ever to support your local farmers. Even city slickers can do their part by purchasing from farmer's markets and visiting restaurants that take pride in their farm to table menus. On National Farmer's Day, celebrate the way of life that sustains us all.  When we think of gumbo, the hearty stew of seasoned vegetables and seafood or meat, we immediately think of Southern cooking. For this we can thank its older West African roots that blended with Native American and European traditions to create a culinary classic. Traditional recipes call for okra, a vegetable that thickens things nicely, but you may have also heard of gumbo filé. This Choctaw spice made from dried sassafras root, also thickens the stew and was most likely used when okra was out of season. And if all else fails you can leave the cooking to an expert! On National Gumbo Day, celebrate this stew that is a true melting pot of flavors.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We yap our maws off about being awkward siblings, Puerto Rico and Wet'suwet'en. Darrin Qualman of the National Farmer's Union returns to talk with Stefan about nitrogen and oligopolies.

The Federal Reserve came out with another 75 basis point rate hike on Wednesday which sent the U.S. dollar soaring to a new 20 year high. Headlines out of Russia continue to weigh on the wheat market as well. We saw corn, soybeans and livestock mostly lower on the day. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins us to discuss the trade. You can learn more online at https://www.globalcommresearch.com. Also, we talk with Pat Spinosa, Director of Business Development at AgAmerica, to discuss a partnership with country music brand Whiskey Jam for National Farmer's Day on October 12th. We discuss Whiskey Jam's partnership with AgAmerica and their role as an AgAmbassador. Learn more online at https://www.agamerica.com.

A new National Biosecurity Strategy has been welcomed by industry bodies, to help safeguard the nation's farm sector. The strategy provides government and industry with direction, as it responds to a new generation of threats - including foot and mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, and Varroa mites.  Rural reporter Meg Van Lohuizen spoke with National Farmer's Federation chief executive Tony Mahar about what needs to be done next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of National Farmer's Market week, we did several interviews with local market farmers, and folks from the National Farmer's Market Coalition. Listen to this version with excerpts from both long interviews. You can find the full interviews at www.motherearthnews.com/podcast or where you listen to your podcasts. To see more podcasts, visit our Mother Earth News and Friends page. Check out the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Bookstore for more resources to help you achieve your health and farming goals. Go to the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR page for webinar and courses on everything from gardening to livestock management. 

Permaculture is the art of permanent agriculture, AND “Art of Living” is a way of Life! Anything in excess is not good, not even farming. It has been observed that prolonged farming does more bad to the soil than good. Here's how. Of the five factors needed for farming – air, water, soil, sunlight and nutrients in the soil – a farmer is heavily dependent on soil nutrients and availability of water for a good produce. However, over a period of time, excess tilling of the soil, overuse of chemicals and irrigation without adequate drainage causes irreparable damage to the soil. Now, if the lost nutrients are not replenished, then the soil becomes unusable, producing poor yields. Thus the world started looking at sustainable farming as a solution that can prevent the loss of soil nutrients and conserve water too. In a layman's term, sustainable agriculture is an ecosystem approach to farming. This National Farmer's Day, on 23rd December, 2021, the Permaculture Division of Art of Living Bangalore, organized a special session on Sustainable Agriculture, - Ponds, Plants and Planet – a talk on Ecological Integral Farming through the Cownomics™ Methodology from Vaidic Srijan LLP. This podcast is the audio for the same session. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vaidicsrijan/message

10:06 The economic effects of the pandemic on the farming community have been far-reaching, but with support from the “All for Farmers” national campaign, deserving farmers in 25 states have received grants from Tillamook to help them continue that most essential of work - feeding the world. Sharing the impact of this program with Mark is Jocelyn Bridson of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.

Welcome to October 12, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a Southern melting pot and those who work the land.  When we think of gumbo, the hearty stew of seasoned vegetables and seafood or meat, we immediately think of Southern cooking. For this we can thank it's older West African roots that blended with Native American and European traditions to create a culinary classic. Traditional recipes call for okra, a vegetable that thickens things nicely, but you may have also heard of gumbo filé. This Choctaw spice made from dried sassafras root, also thickens the stew and was most likely used when okra was out of season. And if all else fails you can tighten things up with a good old fashioned roux. Or leave the cooking to an expert! On National Gumbo Day, celebrate this “melting stew” that warms us during chilly seasons.  Farmer's Day has been celebrated since the mid 1800s and it's easy to see why. These folks contribute to much more than just the food on our table. From early on, people who worked the land set the bar for hard work and their products have affected many industries from manufacturing to transportation. For proof, you can look at a whole host of products from leather goods to textiles and even the ethanol in our gas tanks. These days it's more important than ever to support your local farmers. Even city slickers can do their part by purchasing from markets and visiting restaurants that take pride in their farm to table menus. On National Farmer's Day, celebrate the way of life that sustains us all.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Today features the stories that make this day unique. It's Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and here is what we talk about today:National Gumbo DayNational Farmer's DayNational Freethought DayNational Savings DayWhite HouseSid Vicious6 BillionHelp to support this podcast:Become a Patron!Subscribe to Learning More Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Less than 2 percent of the nation's population are farmers, and yet 100 percent of the population depends on their work everyday. The post National Farmer's Day appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

It’s National Farmer’s Day and Tom’s gonna talk about… Dumbo? Tom’s also got details on the NEW vegetarian shrimp? Tom’s got more details about Paint the Valley Pink and the next Drinks for Pink Event! Special Guests: Melony & Johnathan from Dunkin Donuts! They are here for Try-It Tuesday to talk about the remodeling of […]

After humans were hunters and gatherers, they began cultivating the land, staying in one place, building communities. Today, those who cultivate the land help nourish the entire population. It's October 12 and today is Farmer's Day.Follow my blog @ https://todayaholiday.com/farmers-dayPhoto by Who's Denilo ? on Unsplash

Today Is Ada Lovelace Day, Cookbook Launch Day, Drink Local Wine Day,  Free Thought Day,  International Face Your Fears Day,  International Moment of Frustration Scream Day,  National Farmer's Day, National Gumbo Day, National Savings Day,  Stem Cell Awareness Day, Pulled Pork Day,  World Arthritis Day, and  World Child Development Day. Celebrate each day with the It's Today Podcast.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Itstoday)

This Stew Makes Us Think Of Southern Cooking But It's Actually Much Older Than That! Welcome to October 12, 2021 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a Southern melting pot and those who work the land.  When we think of gumbo, the hearty stew of seasoned vegetables and seafood or meat, we immediately think of Southern cooking.  For this we can thank it's older West African roots that blended with Native American and European traditions to create a culinary classic.  Traditional recipes call for okra, a vegetable that thickens things nicely, but you may have also heard of gumbo filé. This Choctaw spice made from dried sassafras root, also thickens the stew and was most likely used when okra was out of season.  And if all else fails you can tighten things up with a good old fashioned roux.  Or leave the cooking to an expert!  On National Gumbo Day, celebrate this “melting stew” that warms us during chilly seasons.  Farmer's Day has been celebrated since the mid 1800s and it's easy to see why.  These folks contribute to much more than just the food on our table.  From early on, people who worked the land set the bar for hard work and their products have affected many industries from manufacturing to transportation.  For proof, you can look at a whole host of products from leather goods to textiles and even the ethanol in our gas tanks.  These days it's more important than ever to support your local farmers.  Even city slickers can do their part by purchasing from markets and visiting restaurants that take pride in their farm to table menus.  On National Farmer's Day, celebrate the way of life that sustains us all.  I'm Anna Devere and I'm Marlo Anderson.  Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day.

It is a pleasure to welcome Oscar Pearse to the Marcus Oldham AgTalk podcast to talk Carbon Trading. Oscar and Susannah Pearse operate a 2800ha grain and beef farm at Moree, New South Wales. Prior to coming back to the family farm 11 years ago, Oscar worked for a number of agricultural organization in policy and management roles including AgForce QLD, Cattle Council of Australia, Australian Lot Feeders Association, and the MLA. Since then, he has been a member of the NSW Farmers Association Conservation and Resource Management (CRM) committee, a participant of Grain Grower's Australian Grain Farmers Leadership Program, and Australian Farm Institute Research Fellow, and until March this year was Project Manager for the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment funded National Farmer's Federation 'Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework'. Oscar is a graduate of UNE, where he studied Agribusiness majoring in Rural Science. Oscar and Susannah have 3 children and deeply miss sending them to school! The discussions on this podcast are for general information and education use only. These discussions should not be taken as constituting professional advice from the either AgTalk, Marcus Oldham College or our guests. This episode was recorded in September 2021. Marcus Oldham College, AgTalk or our podcasts guests are not liable for any loss caused, whether due to negligence or otherwise arising from the use of, or reliance on, the information provided directly or indirectly, by listening to this podcast.

As of May 13, Greyhound suspended all bus service in Canada. The company's decision leaves many Canadians stranded with no alternative to private car ownership. The National Farmer's Union says that Greyhound's exit paves the way for national public transit system that serves all communities across the country. Bess Legault is NFU's Women's President and a first generation farmer in the Peace River Valley.

Shelly Dixon is a beef farmer from Point de Bute. Eva Rehak is a organic vegetable producer in Saint-Maurice, and the president of the National Farmer's Union in New Brunswick. Kent Coates is an organic vegetable producer in Point de Bute.

Emissions on the farm grew 23% between 1990 and 2018. The National Farmer's Union has a vision for near-zero emissions farming in Canada and it involves fewer fertilizers, less fuel and more better quality local foods. This week on Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio podcast we talk to Darrin Qualman author of a new report on net-zero farming.

We discuss the fights of land defenders around the world, climate fights, farmers and John Kerry. Stefan interviews Darrin Qualman, Director of Climate Crisis, Policy and Action for the National Farmer's Union.

As we gear up for Veteran's Day, join Farmer Veteran Coalition Executive Director, Jeanette Lombardo and SureTrack Field Services Manager, Rick Romano, in a salute to America's armed forces. We will be talking about how FVC is the nation's largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans–and currently serving members–of the Armed Forces to embark on careers in agriculture and how SureTrack is helping to do its part. We will also discuss how FVC is working to mobilize veterans to feed America, veteran networking and securing resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/agisuretrack-coffee-talk/message

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news that The Old Farmer's Almanac, The Farmer's Almanac and The Mother Nature Network all disagree on how severe our winter will be this year. The National Farmer's Union just conducted this year's event on Zoom. Next, we meet Christopher Vane co-founded of Little Bear Sanctuary, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary in Punta Gorda, FL. www.littlebearsanctuary.org Christopher named the farm in honor of his late mother Ursula (which translates to “little bear” in Latin). They shared a common passion for animals and Ursula often dreamed of providing neglected, once-abused animals a safe haven. Chris and his husband Randy followed through on Ursula’s dream and established the Little Bear Sanctuary in 2017. Now, 160+ rescued farm animals call Little Bear Sanctuary home. They discuss Pigs as a Pet Pandemic and their current GoFundMe project. https://www.gofundme.com/c/heroes/chris-vane Finally, Farmer Doug opines that he's up-in-the-air about choosing a Presidential candidate, because neither has any regard for the small Family Farmer.

Farmer Eva Rehak is the new president of the National Farmer's Union in New Brunswick.

Between effects of climate change, costs of inputs and production, and market hits, it is difficult for farmers to make gains outside of government subsidies. But what if farmers could help to mitigate climate change, increase the resiliency of the land, and put money in their pockets while doing so? In June 2020, a climate related bill was proposed...with strong bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. The Growing Climate Solutions Act would create a USDA program to encourage farmers, ranchers, and foresters to become an active part of the carbon market. It would encourage practices that create healthier soil, allowing more carbon to be captured in the ground, and paying out money from the carbon market to the farmer. In this episode we speak with Jenny Hopkinson, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Farmer's Union. Jenny tells us about the variety of solutions that farmers can lead the way on, and why it is important for their input to help shape this legislation. There are different opinions on the concept of carbon markets, but perhaps this legislation can be seen as one small element within a holistic approach needed to address climate, farmer's needs, and improving our food system...all which need bipartisan support. More info on the National Farmer's Unions: https://www.nfu.org. @nationalfarmersunion#farmers #climate # carbonmarket #ranchers #forester #GrowingClimateSolutionsAct #climateaction

Bob Quinn is an organic regenerative farmer from Big Sandy, Montana. He speaks with us about how our current mass agricultural model is not working & the benefits of returning to a nature based method of farming; for creating profits for farmers, offering a key to climate change, & preventing chronic disease in our population. This conversation is for farmers who need the entry points to transition to organic, and for all of you who enjoy EATING FOOD! Our food and how it is grown affects everything about our body and environment. This conversation gives a little "behind the scenes" look into what goes into that food, the people growing it, and what is at stake if we don't stand up for it. This summer, a bill was introduced in the House with bipartisan support. The bill is called the "Growing Climate Solutions Act" and it will push the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop programs for farmers and foresters to sequester carbon into their soils, and put money in their pockets for doing so. Stories for Action loves stories about collaboration and about healthy soils, so we see the potential for a positive start with this bill. This is the first of two episodes in which we will be looking at stories around this bill. In our next episode we will speak with the Senior Government Relations Representative from the National Farmer's Union. More on Bob Quinn:IG: @bobquinnorganicfarmerwww.bobquinnorganicfarmer.com #organic #farming #regenerative #soil #montana #farmer #food

Host and American Family Farmer Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com welcomes outgoing National Farmer's Union President, Roger Johnson. www.nfu.org During his eleven-year-long tenure, he has led efforts to fight corporate consolidation, help farmers adapt to and mitigate climate change, develop fair international trade agreements, provide information and resources to rural communities struggling with mental health issues and opioid misuse, and ensure the economic and social viability of family farm agriculture. They discussed President Trump's State Of The Union address, the third and final round of USDA Trade Assistance, the recent use of Drones to replace Bees for Pollination and lots more issues facing Family Farmers and Ranchers. Finally, Host Doug opines about Government Subsidies.

The government requires most farmers to contribute to funds that are often used against their better interests. The results hurt family farms and lead to the increasingly brutal, mechanized treatment of animals. Legislation is pending that would require more transparency and purity of purpose for the use of what amounts to an $800 million yearly tax on agriculture. Joining Wayne Pacelle and Marty Irby to discuss this legislation is special guest Mike Eby, chairman of the National Dairy Producer's Organization. Eby promotes more humane and sustainable agriculture and has been published in The Daily Caller vocalizing the call for reform of the USDA's checkoff programs, and he is currently one of three candidates vying for president of the National Farmer's Union. To learn more and to sign up for email updates about animal wellness, visit https://animalwellnessaction.org/.   Theme music from https://filmmusic.io. "Fearless First" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com); License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Patty Edelburg and Emma Lindburg from the National Farmers Union discuss challenges to women farmers across the country and their national Women's Farming Conference in January 2020 in San Diego. Women farmers face challenges experienced by all farmers around the world, but through joining the National Farmers Union, other groups or attending their conferences, women farmers can build their knowledge, skills and a personal network. Folks in cities can best support women farmers by buying direct from them, something easier and more year-round in San Diego than almost anywhere else. Publisher Katie Stokes shared cooking tips on using your freezer proactively for making, having and using soup stock in your kitchen - using your time well, stretching your food dollar, maximizing nutrition and minimizing food waste.

In this week's podcast, we report from the National Farmer's Union conference in the UK and the Agri Careers Expo in the RDS.

Hello and welcome to Rank & File Radio - Prairie Edition on CKUW 95.90 FM. Canadian labour news and analysis across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This show is an independent partner with RankandFile.ca and supported by UFCW Local 832. This episode is broadcasting from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Treaty 1 territory, the original lands of the Cree, Oji Cree Anishnaabeg Dakota and Dene peoples and the homeland of the Metis nation. Today’s broadcast date is November 18, 2018. I’m your host, Emily Leedham. This show is supported by listeners through Patreon and by UFCW Local 832. Today on the show, the Saskatoon Co-op strikes continues, fighting a two-tiered wage system that would see new hires earn less. I was in Saskatoon this weekend and visited the Martensville Co-op picket line, which is a town 15 minutes outside city. There I talked to Lucy Flack Figueiredo, Secretary-Treasurer for UFCW 1400. And Don Kossick, activist and organizer in Saskatoon, co-op member and former UFCW negotiator, shares a bit of historical context for the co-op strike and what it might mean for the future of co-op going forward. Don produces a community radio program Making the Links on CFCR 90.5 FM. We’ll also hear some audio from the National Farmer’s Union Convention and a Fight for $15 organizing meeting hosted by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. But first, an update on the CUPW strike. ---- The Co-op Strike: Big Solidarity in Little Martensville---- http://rankandfile.ca/the-co-op-strike/ --- Don Kossick--- https://www.donkossick.ca/

Terry Boehm, past President of the National Farmer's Union, talks about the Canada supply management system

Tom Driscoll is the National Farmer 19s Union 19s director of conservation policy and education. He started with NFU as a government relations representative in August 2014, and assumed the role of director of conservation policy and education in April 2016. He works to ensure family farmers, beginning farmers and youth involved in the organization have the educational resources they need to succeed through market and environmental changes. He also represents their interests on energy, climate and environmental issues. Would you like to improve soil health, water and air quality, wildlife and pollinator habitat or energy efficiency on your land? The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers farmers and ranchers technical and financial support to achieve these goals on working lands. And producers who have thought about CSP in the past may need to give the program another look; NRCS recently made changes that will make CSP work better for smaller and beginning farmers.

Once again, we’re digging into the Greenhorn archives, and revisiting the 2012 Farm Bill. Annette Higby, from the New England Farm Union, discusses Federal Farm Bill the various titles and programs, and the the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity act which is supported by the National Young Farmers Coalition. The National Farmer’s Union is one of the oldest and best Farm advocacy groups in the country, with a strong family farmer focus. They are critics of the way farm policies have subsidized certain parts of our farm economy over other more sensible choices. Public investment in agriculture isn’t going away, but we can shift the direction it points us, our food and our landscape. Tune in to learn how – and check out the New England Farmers Union, NEFU.org. This program has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.