Global Farmer Network

The Global Farmer Network is a non-profit advocacy group led by farmers who support free trade and farmers’ freedom to choose the tools, technologies, and strategies they need to maximize productivity and profitability in a sustainable manner.

Recent Contents

California Can Keep the Water Flowing

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| By Global Farmer Network on 11/18/2019 10:51 AM

California needs to invest in better infrastructure if it wants to change its water woes, Ted Sheely says in this guest blog post.

Let the Farmer Have a Voice

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| By Global Farmer Network on 10/28/2019 11:16 AM

"Sadly, our voice often gets lost in the noise of ordinary life," writes Onyaole Pateince Koku, recipient of the Kleckner Award.

Be Neat, Eat Meat without Guilt

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| By Global Farmer Network on 10/08/2019 11:54 AM

In this guest blog post, a Montana rancher addresses Ellen Degeneres' recent push for consumers to quit eating meat.

Uncovering the Food-based Version of “Stolen Valor”

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| By Global Farmer Network on 10/01/2019 10:12 AM

Lies about GMOs have gone mainstream.

Digital Connectivity – Adversity Breeds Innovation

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| By Global Farmer Network on 09/20/2019 11:37 AM

Digital connectivity is a must for the world's farmers.

A New Day Dawning for the U.S. and “Land of the Rising Sun”

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| By Global Farmer Network on 09/06/2019 1:03 PM

We've taken a step forward on trade with Japan, but this third generation farmer wants to see many more steps.

Kenya’s Farmers Support Their President’s Call to “Fast Track” Bt Cotton Access

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| By Global Farmer Network on 08/27/2019 11:21 AM

The time for action is now, writes this Kenyan farmer.

The Need for a Campaign Focused on Science Over Fiction

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| By Global Farmer Network on 08/12/2019 10:51 AM

We need to hear more about what the candidates think of the connection between science and agriculture.

Modern Agriculture Gives Food Producers and Consumers a Win-Win

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| By Global Farmer Network on 07/16/2019 10:12 AM

For this farmer out of Uruguay, the choice between GMO and non-GMO crops is obvious.

Mexico Leads the Way and Ratifies USMCA

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| By Global Farmer Network on 07/01/2019 11:58 AM

In this guest blog post, a Mexican dairy producer says the U.S. and Canada must ratify the USMCA to provide needed stability.