Colorado’s 2018 legislature had more twists and turns than a fun house ride. Legislative report written by Western Colorado Alliance for Community Action Colorado’s 2017-2018 legislative year was filled with surprises. Having split chambers in a mid-term election year usually … Continued
The hay ain’t in the barn yet. The Senate Farm Bill, a flawed but less-destructive cousin of legislation passed in the House 213-211 on Friday, should win bipartisan approval by the end of the week. The Farm Bill is a five-year bundle … Continued
The H.R.2 sequel takes food from needy kids and money from rural communities in order to subsidize factory farms. The vote is expected to be very close, and your voice can make a huge impact. Contact your Representative and demand they … Continued
These three new Homegrown Stories illustrate how symbiotic relationships make farming and ranching some of the most interconnected professions on the planet. Whether it’s the personal relationships between farmers and the people looking to eat healthy, local food, or the relationship … Continued
Meet Patrick Yawakie, community organizer, advocate, and founder of the #DecolonizeTurtleIsland grassroots movement. This month Western Native Voice visited with Patrick Yawakie in order to learn more about what inspires his activism and community involvement. Patrick is a food sovereignty … Continued
Huge corporations use Ag Checkoff Programs to lobby against family farmers. It’s time to change that. You may not know what a checkoff program is, but chances are, you’ve seen one. Checkoff programs are essentially government-created commodity research and promotion enterprises. … Continued
Mining riders on NDAA puts public lands and millions of Americans at risk from mining pollution. Updated 6/12/2018: The Senate will vote on their version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week, and there are two possible riders … Continued
Fruitland, Idaho, clears the air with a city ordinance that sites oil and gas wells almost a ¼ mile from homes and businesses. This Spring, the city of Fruitland, Idaho, passed an ordinance regulating oil and gas development within city … Continued
How the 2018 Farm Bill impacts your table, your community, and our country. Chances are, you’ve seen a bit of news about the Farm Bill lately. There’s also a good chance that, especially if you’re not a farmer, you passed … Continued
Dakota Rural Action racks up some wins as well as some lessons on winning future legislative fights. Dakota Rural Action continued its lobbying and coalition-building work in 2017-2018 bringing an agenda of positive change to the South Dakota Legislature. Fighting … Continued