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Stand with the farmers who produce clean food. They need you. Berlum Jan 2013 #1
I've been "standing" with them and supporting them for over Cha Jan 2013 #40
small farmers are America's heroes and our future Follow The Money Jan 2013 #2
If they are our future.... librabear Jan 2013 #6
You, and other small farmers, are supposed to get the majority of help from our Gov't, BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #7
Those payments go to big farmers librabear Jan 2013 #11
I think you might enjoy the documentary "Farmageddon"... drokhole Jan 2013 #52
OMG. It IS frightening! BlueCaliDem Jan 2013 #81
Couldn't have said it better myself! drokhole Jan 2013 #84
please tell us what we can do to help you Follow The Money Jan 2013 #21
It's hard to say. librabear Jan 2013 #25
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but why would a small farmer plant corn japple Jan 2013 #46
no.. librabear Jan 2013 #47
The truck farming scenario is what I thought might work best. I don't know what kind of operation japple Jan 2013 #50
I'm a small farmer and have less than 10,000 acres, much less. fasttense Jan 2013 #71
How did you get started? librabear Jan 2013 #82
We got started when my husband's job went away. fasttense Jan 2013 #85
thank you. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #32
the best thing you can do... AlecBGreen Jan 2013 #41
this seed saver Ks and Rs. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #3
It's hard to fathom making seed-saving illegal. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #28
k/r marmar Jan 2013 #4
+1 AlecBGreen Jan 2013 #42
Quote of note Berlum Jan 2013 #5
I've never understood sunnystarr Jan 2013 #8
Because they give money to politicians. Jakes Progress Jan 2013 #17
its mind boggling AlecBGreen Jan 2013 #44
Calling these things strange is much too kind. Maineman Jan 2013 #69
the rape and forced breeding analogy BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #33
You know, I think that Joe Salatin has a lot to contribute Tumbulu Jan 2013 #54
Saw him speak in Puyallup siligut Jan 2013 #73
yes, I'm fed up with Libertarians Tumbulu Jan 2013 #80
I can definitley get behind this. RomneyLies Jan 2013 #9
I despise Monsanto, but the fear of GMOs is irrational. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #10
you don't really want to go there, trust me... farminator3000 Jan 2013 #15
I'd Rec your post if I could. Great summary. Ilsa Jan 2013 #49
Woo site Major Nikon Jan 2013 #55
goo woo yourself- what are they, supposed to do testing for free as a public service? farminator3000 Jan 2013 #57
It's not as if this is the first time you've been busted for posting woo sites Major Nikon Jan 2013 #60
if i am posting woo, you are posting poo. you are either posting shill or swill farminator3000 Jan 2013 #65
I'm not trying to insult you or Fagan Major Nikon Jan 2013 #68
first of all, homeopathy is probably older than science, and i'm still sneezing from dust from that farminator3000 Jan 2013 #75
If homeopathy is your idea of closer to the truth, I'm not sure what more there is to say Major Nikon Jan 2013 #76
if you think big M would even begin to want the truth to be known, you're delusional farminator3000 Jan 2013 #78
The concerns about GMOs are legitimate common sense and fully science based Berlum Jan 2013 #16
is fear of pesticides irrational as well? Follow The Money Jan 2013 #22
Thanks for explaining why the fear of gmo is not Cha Jan 2013 #43
Glyphosate is not a pesticide Major Nikon Jan 2013 #56
it certainly is, you have no clue what you are saying farminator3000 Jan 2013 #58
in fact it is the most used pesticide by a factor of 2.3 times and pollutes the Mississippi farminator3000 Jan 2013 #59
The government also says it poses "no unreasonable risks or adverse affects" Major Nikon Jan 2013 #62
wow, nice 20 year old link! that really proves a lot! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #66
You do realize glyphosate has been around for over 40 years? Major Nikon Jan 2013 #70
so was DDT you keep trying to change the subject because you know you are totally wrong farminator3000 Jan 2013 #77
no its not AlecBGreen Jan 2013 #45
Did you forget the "IMHO"? gateley Jan 2013 #51
Monsanto aims to rule the world Smilo Jan 2013 #12
that is an understatement! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #20
as if leaving depleted uranium behind wasn't bad enough Follow The Money Jan 2013 #23
jeezus. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #30
Wow. I'm reminded of what happened to Cuba with Russia... drokhole Jan 2013 #53
cuba does ok taking care of itself, sometimes. Haiti, on the other hand... farminator3000 Jan 2013 #83
now. there's a talking point! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #29
the should be in the dictionary next to "evil corporation" NoMoreWarNow Jan 2013 #67
Monsanto are sick. K&R! Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #13
i didn't get the memo! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #14
All farmers have to do Jakes Progress Jan 2013 #18
Good! MynameisBlarney Jan 2013 #19
This woman is one I have supported here, who talks about this. freshwest Jan 2013 #24
they are greedy bastards is what defines them farminator3000 Jan 2013 #26
Thanks for finding every negative interpretation of my post. freshwest Jan 2013 #31
sorry if i sounded snarky farminator3000 Jan 2013 #36
That's what we're pushing for here; we already have BGH free labeling. freshwest Jan 2013 #38
GO OSGATA!! WIN! WIN! WIN! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #27
Just now sent email to WH asking them to support farmers... fadedrose Jan 2013 #34
Monsanto owns the Obama administration. forestpath Jan 2013 #35
unbelievably, it could have been worse. so much worse. farminator3000 Jan 2013 #37
Good Luck to them, because Monsanto owns this White House. bvar22 Jan 2013 #39
If it's GMO, we have a right to know, so we can $ay NO! patrice Jan 2013 #48
Mutant lovers (R) also have a right to know...so they can choose GMO Berlum Jan 2013 #72
Yikemares!!! patrice Jan 2013 #79
K&R n/t Tabasco_Dave Jan 2013 #61
DUrec, in solidarity with my Family Farmers. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2013 #63
K & R SoapBox Jan 2013 #64
I'm pulling for the farmers!! Greybnk48 Jan 2013 #74
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