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

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.

GFN: Calling Foul Ball on China

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| By Global Farmer Network on 06/24/2019 11:44 AM

China "continues to conduct itself like a little kid who wants to see how seriously her parents will enforce the rules," says the author of this guest blog post.

GFN: Meeting the Brexit Challenge by Opening Our Farm Gates and Telling Our Story

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| By Global Farmer Network on 06/10/2019 10:57 AM

This guest blog post touts the benefits of farmers' opening their doors to the public.

For Africa, the Way Forward Is to Embrace Technology, Not Fear It

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| By Global Farmer Network on 05/21/2019 11:24 AM

In this special guest post, a South African farmer makes a plea not to go backward in time.

GFN: I Can’t Imagine a World Without Crop Protection Products

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/15/2019 10:03 AM

Amid the push against use of glyphosate and other crop protection projects, a Nigerian farmers talk about just how valuable these tools are.

Setting the Record Straight about “Food Protection Products”

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/08/2019 11:18 AM

Many people misunderstand crop protection. This guest post explains why such methods are so important when it comes to producing nutritious and affordable food.

Farming Through Extreme Climate Events Is a Global Challenge

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/01/2019 10:56 AM

Farmers in Zimbabwe and Iowa may be miles apart, but extreme weather has driven home the importance of preparedness and good infrastructure for both groups.

The Economic Bullets Are Real for Farmers in Trade Battle with China

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/05/2018 11:51 AM

Tim Burrack talks about the hit his operation is taking due to mounting trade tensions between the U.S. and China.