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Fresh Picks supports small processors, farmers

Grocery delivery service relies on local food producers to satisfy its customers.

May 19, 2020

Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak talks with Fresh Picks co-founder Irv Cernauskas about how the company is thinking local in order to supply the Chicago-Milwaukee area.

Commentary | Fight for Food Safety

Prep for Election 2020 Now

Shawn K. Stevens

May 5, 2020

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Barring some dramatic and unforeseen event, it appears the country will choose between Joe Biden and Donald Trump in November.

Farm to Plate

Farmers: the solution, not the problem

Farmers reside in an ideal spot by which they can help save the planet while promoting and advancing animal welfare.

Robin Ganzert

August 6, 2019

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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a conference in Chicago that was hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative. We discussed resilient agriculture, how producers can re-orient their practices to mitigate damage to the environment and build a more sustainable future.

Nation’s African American farmers meet for 25th anniversary of founding of the National Black Farmers Association

Industry News

November 4, 2015

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The NBFA will hold its 25th annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama on November 6-7, 2015.

USDA commits $2.5 million to expand new farmer education

Industry News

September 22, 2015

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Training will also help returning service members, underserved, and urban producers.

Ranchers must be involved in 'future of food' discussions

Three farmers/ranchers participated in a New York Times conference on the future's food supply.

Suzanne Strassburger

November 21, 2014

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How do you envision the food of tomorrow? Pose that question to 100 people on the street, and you will be sure to get 100 different answers. GMOs, no-GMOs, antibiotics, antibiotic-free, sustainable, outsourced, local — we are far from a consensus.

Farm to Plate: Hats off to ranchers, farmers

Suzanne Strassburger

July 13, 2013

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Farmers and ranchers are the brightest stars of our universe.

Business Strategies

Ag remains in wait-and-see mode

Dan Emery

June 22, 2013

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We all depend on Mother Nature to determine whether we get our annual bonus or a sad face from our boss.

Oklahoma Supreme Court overturns $10 million ruling against Tyson

March 7, 2012

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The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed a $10 million jury verdict against Tyson Foods Inc., granting the company's request for a new trial based on allegations of juror misconduct and a mistake on interpreting the law.