NEW: The food system we're working to build will nourish kids. By contrast, the current industrial animal ag system relies upon child labor for some of its most dangerous tasks, with horrifying results. Why? Corporate reliance on the exploitation of immigrants, "agricultural exceptionalism", a decline in the diversity of employment opportunities in rural communities (a trend made worse as Big Ag's power has grown), and more. FarmSTAND Research Paralegal Sylvia Regan lays out how we got here on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e8NWfA9z
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Child labor in agriculture is a grave issue that demands urgent attention. Our Research Paralegal Sylvia Regan's latest blog at FarmSTAND sheds light on how Big Ag exploits child workers. We need the expertise and support of legal and professional communities to advocate for stronger regulations and protections. Join us in our fight for a just food system. #ChildLaborReform #JustFoodSystem
NEW: The food system we're working to build will nourish kids. By contrast, the current industrial animal ag system relies upon child labor for some of its most dangerous tasks, with horrifying results. Why? Corporate reliance on the exploitation of immigrants, "agricultural exceptionalism", a decline in the diversity of employment opportunities in rural communities (a trend made worse as Big Ag's power has grown), and more. FarmSTAND Research Paralegal Sylvia Regan lays out how we got here on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e8NWfA9z
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See the latest article from Government Market News about the grants that the city of Oakland, California received from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to build a community center for residents. #OaklandCommunityCenter #CDFAgrants #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityResilience #SustainableDesign #ClimateResilience #RenewableEnergy #CommunityResources #DisasterPreparedness #CaliforniaGrants #OaklandProjects Read more on GovMarketNews.com!
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We understand that many farmers are looking for ways to diversify their farm businesses. To support farmers we have created a hub which has useful tips and guides on how to get started: https://orlo.uk/wYVJ1
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📢 Action Alert: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! The Chamber of Medford & Jackson County is calling on YOU to make a difference! Your input is crucial in shaping the future of our community. 🗣️ Why Participate? ✅ Influence Policy: Share your thoughts on key issues impacting local businesses. ✅ Be Heard: Ensure your voice is part of the conversation. ✅ Drive Change: Help us advocate for a better business environment. 📅 Get Involved Now! Your participation can lead to real change. Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! 🔗 Read More and Take Action #CommunityVoice #ActionAlert #MakeADifference #MedfordChamber #BusinessAdvocacy
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Fantastic article about the important work Mulloon Institute does, in The Australian last weekend. The link takes you through to the full story, have a read!
We were featured in The Australian last weekend! Helen Trinca's article showcases the important advocacy and evidence-based work of Mulloon Institute as we strive to build resilience and communities with our catchment-scale agricultural landscape rehydration work. Read the story on our NEWS page 🔗 https://buff.ly/3HP0Ivf #landscaperehydration #landscaperestoration #biodiversity #regenerativeagriculture #resilience #ruralaustralia #soilhealth
Our feature in 'The Australian', Feb 2024 — Mulloon Institute
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We understand that many farmers are looking for ways to diversify their farm businesses. To support farmers we have created a hub which has useful tips and guides on how to get started: https://orlo.uk/cYoZ9
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Check out this article from Stuff last month! It's an awesome insight into the pig farm at Christchurch Men's Prison. "Quite a few of the men go on to employment in the pig industry, to other agriculture roles, or to other industries where they are using the work aptitudes of farm labouring and the transferable skills they have learned on the farm,". Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCvKVCDV
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The 30 x 30 Land Grab: Farmers, Are You Aware of This? Listen in as Chrissy shares more information about the 30 x 30 land grab. She says that this is a government initiative that will affect farmland and that this land grab is happening around the World. It’s all part of the government’s green agenda. Chrissy leaves our audience with a strong call to action on property rights. Check out the video clip and the full episode. Link below… Video clip taken from Episode 207: Agriculture Policy: Should Farmers Be Concerned? Watch/listen here: https://lnkd.in/gSbXKNxw #agriculture #agpolicy #propertyrights
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Check out my first article with The Social Talks
The Near Extinct Mexican Wolf Population Makes a Comeback
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The latest edition of Law and Land in which I talk about the return of land by HS2. Wright Hassall LLP
🌸 Law & Land Spring/Summer 2024 is now available! 🌸 Thank you to our latest contributors Alex Robinson, Adam Henson, Rebecca Mushing, Katie Alsop, Dal Heran, Richard D. and Hannah Lloyd. In this edition, you can read about: 🧠 Tackling mental health in farming with BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson 👀 A spotlight on our Tax, Trust and Estate Planning team 🚄 Buying back land from HS2 👫 Cohabitation and its legal pitfalls 🔍 A case focus that tells a cautionary tale of two farming-related proprietary estoppel claims 📅 Upcoming events 📰 News roundup Download the latest edition now! #WeAreWrightHassall #Agriculture #AgricultureAndFarming #AgricultureLife #AgricultureNews
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