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Farming in a New Climate Reality with Mark Howden of the IPCC Dec 06, 2018

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In October, the The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a stunning Special Report on Climate Change. The study found that if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate, we will face devastating consequences across all sectors by 2040, much earlier than previously thought. The IPCC is "the single largest science-policy experiment in history" according to Professor Mark Howden, a Vice Chair of the IPCC and Director of the Climate Change Institute at the Australian National University. We talk with Mark about the report's findings, the politics of climate change in the U.S., and how farmers need to adapt to a new reality.

https://www.ipcc.ch/2018/10/08/summary-for-policymakers-of-ipcc-special-report-on-global-warming-of-1-5c-approved-by-governments/

https://ccafs.cgiar.org/climate-smart-agriculture-0#.XArwlfZKjUI

https://theconversation.com/new-un-report-outlines-urgent-transformational-change-needed-to-hold-global-warming-to-1-5-c-103237

http://climate.anu.edu.au/about-us/people/mark-howden

https://csa.guide/csa/what-is-climate-smart-agriculture

https://www.ipcc.ch/people/mark-howden/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/climate/ipcc-climate-report-2040.html

Poder Hablar: The Power of Young Farmers Stories with Isabel Quiroz Nov 30, 2018

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"I felt legally supported to participate, emotionally safe, and that what I had to say was powerful - that it counts. Some of the power that I had lost through the [immigration] process, I was able to get back."

The Spanish phrase "poder hablar" translates to both the ability to speak, and literally, the "power" of speaking. This week, we hear the powerful story of Isabel Quiroz of Tequio Community Farm in Mendocino, California. Isabel immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico four years ago, and was nervous about participating in the U.S. policy process, and about whether her experiences would be counted by Members of Congress. She shares with us about her journey to DC for our 2018 Convergence, and how becoming a young farmer advocate has helped her to gain a sense of agency as a U.S. citizen and to feel supported on her farm.

"Tequio comes from an indigenous concept in México that makes reference to a work party, traditionally members of a community would gather on a weekly basis to perform a task that would bring benefit to everyone."

Farm Bill Politics 6: So, so close (+ lab-grown meat, ready to hit the shelves?) Nov 26, 2018

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Teaganne Finn, agriculture reporter for Bloomberg's BNA Washington Bureau, shares the latest on farm bill negotiations. The news? Things are actually moving forward. Teaganne's also been following the regulation of cell-cultured meat. Is it the meat of the moment, or the long distant future?

Follow Teaganne on Twitter @Teaganne_Finn and on BGOV at https://about.bgov.com/blog/author/teaganne-finn/.

["Burgers grown in a lab are heading to your plate. Will you bite?"][1]

Giving Thanks Nov 21, 2018

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We're just returning from our Annual Leadership Convergence in DC, and we're especially grateful for all of the amazing young farmers in our Coalition, fighting for a bright and just future for agriculture. Listen in this week for some words of gratitude from Lindsey Lusher Shute, and a big announcement on some changes ahead for the Coalition.

Here's some footage from #NYFCconvergence 2018:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ROLibZNh1A&list=PLGjXOe-nEUH0H6X5TYStoiDGCY8SraR0z

And here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

Cranberry relish (sub in maple syrup for sugar)
https://www.oceanspray.com/en/Recipes/By-Course/Sauces-Sides-and-Salads/Fresh-Cranberry-Orange-Relish

Ottolenghi's sweet potato mash with herb salsa
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jan/27/yotam-ottolenghis-coriander-recipes

Edna Lewis' buttermilk biscuits
https://louisiana.kitchenandculture.com/recipes/edna-lewis-hot-crusty-buttermilk-biscuits

Apple-ginger crisp
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/apple-ginger-crisp-recipe

Visit us on our instagram @youngfarmerspodcast and share your favorite Thanksgiving recipes (or cocktails)!

Recorded at Radio Kingston and edited by Hannah Beal. And thanks to our podcast intern, Julie Davis.

Failure to Warn: Monsanto v. Dewayne Johnson Nov 16, 2018

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After years of spraying, Dewayne Johnson, a groundskeeper, believes the herbicide Roundup, which contains glyphosate, caused him to develop Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a rare and very painful form of skin cancer. So, he filed a case against Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup. Four years later, a jury awarded Mr. Johnson $289 million dollars in damages (recently reduced to $78 million). Many, many farmers use Roundup, and the question of how dangerous it is has been studied. The EPA found it to be safe, yet the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer found it to be "probably carcinogenic in humans," so mixed results. Monsanto, for its part, maintains that Roundup is safe but faces over 9,000 similar cases across the country. This week an Oakland, California judge said that another case will go forward next March. This week, Lindsey speaks with one of Mr. Johnson's lawyers, Mark Burton. Mark tells us about the case and how they managed to win it.

The Monsanto Papers

Dewayne Johnson v. Monsanto Company

"Cancer patient who was awarded $289 million in Monsanto trial says he'll take $78 million instead"

"Groundskeeper Accepts Reduced $78 Million Award In Monsanto Cancer Suit"

"Cancer Case Plaintiff Continues Crusade Against Monsanto"

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Leah Penniman on "Farming While Black" Nov 09, 2018

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This week, NYFC's Michelle Hughes interviews Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, food justice activist, and author of the new book "Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land." Leah talks about her history, her spirituality, and her work training the next generation of black and brown farmers to build a more sustainable and equitable food system.

“Black people have a history in regenerative agriculture that is not circumscribed by slavery, share cropping, and tenant farming. We have tens of thousands of years of history innovating and coming up with dignified solutions to solving hunger in our communities without destroying the planet.”

NYFC members get 35% off of Leah's book at Chelsea Green Publishing, join today!

www.youngfarmers.org/join

Soul Fire Farm:
http://www.soulfirefarm.org/

Farming While Black at Chelsea Green:
https://media.chelseagreen.com/product/farming-while-black/

Farm Bill Politics 5: #FARMBILLNOW Nov 02, 2018

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The 2014 Farm Bill has been expired since October 1st. What does this mean for young farmers and ranchers and the USDA programs they rely on? This week, we catch up with Andrew Bahrenburg, our National Policy Director and guy on the ground in DC, about the effects of the expiration and fate of these so-called "stranded" programs. We also chat with USDA Economist Dr. Anne B.W. Efland about the history of the bill, and what's at stake if a new bill isn't passed this year.

Also, a reminder to VOTE in the midterm elections this Tuesday, November 6th. In the meantime, you can take action today by calling your Reps and telling them that young farmers need a #farmbillnow. Text "FARM BILL" to 40649.

"Expiration of the 2014 Farm Bill: Some Potential Implications"

NPR's Dan Charles on the Dicamba Debate Oct 26, 2018

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This week, Lindsey talks with NPR's Food and Agriculture Correspondent, Dan Charles, about the controversy surrounding the herbicide Dicamba, and the drift damage it has caused to other crops and wildlife across the country.

A few years ago, Monsanto engineered Dicamba-resistant soybeans because many weeds had developed tolerance to their popular product, Roundup. Many farmers were thrilled, and this year, soybeans were planted on approximately 89.6 million acres in the U.S. - 40% of these are Dicamba-tolerant. Although dicamba is highly effective at weed control, it can volatilize into the air, traveling for miles, and damaging non-resistant crops, trees, and other plants nearby. EPA will have the final say on whether growers can use Dicamba on their crops in the next few weeks.

More by Dan Charles on the Dicamba debate:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/09/27/651262491/a-drifting-weedkiller-puts-prized-trees-at-risk
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/10/09/654847573/despite-a-ban-arkansas-farmers-are-still-spraying-controversial-weedkiller
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/02/14/584647903/these-citizen-regulators-in-arkansas-defied-monsanto-now-theyre-under-attack
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/10/26/559733837/monsanto-and-the-weed-scientists-not-a-love-story

Visit us on instagram @youngfarmerspodcast and let us know what you think about Dicamba and how you think the EPA should rule.

Recorded at Radio Kingston and edited by Hannah Beal.
Thanks to our podcast intern Julie Davis.

Cooperative Power Oct 19, 2018

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In 1920, 14% of U.S. farmers were black - today less than 2%. Land ownership by Black farmers has also declined over the past 100 years, from 15 million acres to roughly 2 million acres. These numbers are tough, but some say they would be even worse without the leadership of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. Lindsey talks with Cornelius Blanding, executive director of the Federation, about Black land loss, how coops are helping black and rural communities, and their work with young black farmers.

The Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund
http://www.federationsoutherncoop.com/

October is National Co-op Month!
National Cooperative Business Association:
ncba.coop

#farmbillnow
Text "FARM BILL" to 40649 to support the FOTO/2501 program and other programs young farmers and farmers of color rely on.

Find us on Instagram @youngfarmerspodcast

Welcome to the Young Farmers Podcast! Oct 18, 2018

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The internet is flooded with food photos, recipes and diet advice, partisan news, and farmer-inspired fashion, but who is listening to the farmers themselves? Farmers grow your food and manage nearly half of all land on Earth. It's time to pay attention to the policies, programs, and events that are shaping the future of agriculture. Our host, Lindsey Lusher Shute, co-founder of the National Young Farmers Coalition, provides a fresh, farmer-centric take on food and farm policy. We talk with policy makers, experts and advocates, and, of course, farmers, about the most critical issues facing farming in the U.S. and globally. Edited by Hannah Beal and recorded at Radio Kingston.

Visit us on Instagram @youngfarmerspodcast!

https://www.youngfarmers.org/category/podcast/

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