Migrant workers make up the majority of the dairy workforce in Wisconsin. However, because there is no federal program for year-round agricultural work visas, most people producing milk across the […]
Food and Farming Updates with The Milkweed
“This year, with all the weather and commerce and energy events going on, people are going to realize that food is not to be taken for granted.” That’s Pete Hardin, […]
Wisconsin Women in Conservation
On today’s show, we’re joined by Kriss Marion and Mariann Holm from Wisconsin Women in Conservation for a discussion of their work connecting women to farm resources and programs. Kriss […]
Farmer Protests and Cotton Capitalism in India
For months, farmers in India have been protesting against three farm acts passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. To provide some context for these massive and historic […]
The Looming Collapse of American Farming
Back in April, we hosted food and agriculture writer Tom Philpott to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on our food supply. Today, he returns to the show to discuss […]
Rural Check-In: Wisconsin Farmers and Routes to Roots
First up on today’s rural Wisconsin check-in show, journalist Dan Kaufman breaks down his latest piece from the New Yorker, “How Suffering Farmers May Determine Trump’s Fate.” Then, we’re joined […]