New legislation would allow larger farm stores and expanded on-farm activities in an effort to help struggling farms diversify their income.
U.S. farmers have had to compete with Mexican-produced fruits and vegetables, despite farmworkers in Mexico earning only about $2/hour. There have been three decades with zero tariff price protection for fruit and vegetable farmers.
The federal government fails at encouraging farmers to improve their soil. How federal subsidies can boost soil health for better food and real sustainability.
Fraudulent imports, sanctioned illegal industrial operations, and inefficient oversight are crushing U.S. farmers and ethical businesses.