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This Young Farmer Went to Washington: Justin D. Doerr of Nebraska

When I decided I wanted to farm, the prospects looked rather dire. When I looked across the landscape all I saw was large equipment and even larger farms. I wasn’t sure if there would be room in the farm environment for me. How was I going to be able to compete? I have found through hard work, determination, and creativity there is still some room for a beginner. It isn’t easy.

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Introducing Brooke Shepherd of Yonder Holler Family Farm

Hey there! I’d like to introduce myself… my name is Brooke Shepherd and as of about, say, one month ago I have had the good fortune of being able to call myself a farmer. I am 33 years old, a mother of two kiddos (two and eight), a wife, historian, musician, and all-around nature nerd.  [...]

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House Committee on Agriculture Needs to Hear from You

The Farm Bill fight continues! While we wait for more action on the Senate floor, we’ve got a task for you: Tell the House Committee on Agriculture and your members of Congress what you want to see in the next Farm Bill.  Believe us, they need to know. In all of the House Committee on Agriculture’s [...]

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Introducing Full Belly Farm of San Juan Island, WA

We are Full Belly Farm of San Juan Island, Washington! We are a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to increasing access to organically raised vegetables, fruits, and flowers; providing educational outreach to inform our community about its food consumption decisions and the effects that they can have on the local and regional ecosystems and economies; and we [...]