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1st Amendment under assault in western states

Northern Plains Chair Becky Mitchell details attacks on 1st Amendment rights by state legislatures around our region. Written by Northern Plains Chair Becky Mitchell. “Stop. Hey, what’s that Sound? Everybody look – What’s going down?” – Stephen Stills At the Montana … Continued

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The House Farm Bill is Corporate Welfare

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

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Symbiotic Relationships are the Key to Understanding Rural Vitality

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