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Sacrifice zones April 12, 2021 On April 4, the Hip Hop Caucus, a nonprofit advocacy group that tackles issues relating to health care, education and environmental and social justice, launched a public petition urging Congress to pass legislation that protects communities of color from the health risks posed by environmental degradation. The petition is co-sponsored by several other advocacy groups, including Progress America, Friends of the Earth Action, Coalition on Human Needs, Evergreen Action and the Progressive Reform Network. “Corporate polluters demand human sacrifices,” wrote Mi...

Apr 12, 2021 Max Armstrong shares a recent conversation he had with a businessman during a flight. The seat-mate was concerned about the rise in "corporate farming." But Max points out that less than 5% are corporate. Most farmland is owner-operated, and Max breaks down the numbers including a look at land ownership. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

Max Armstrong shares insight from a survey that looked at meat consumption during the pandemic Apr 09, 2021 Max Armstrong reports on a consumer survey showing that meat consumption rose. Max looks at the study showing that meat sales at retail outlets spiked 52% early in the pandemic, and 10 months into the pandemic 42% of respondents said they were still trying new kinds of meat products. He also shares a report on how different age groups are buying meat. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm bro...

Apr 08, 2021 Max Armstrong reports on regenerative agriculture, and what it means. Max ponders whether the term is commonly used in agriculture even after discussing the topic with a crop expert. He shares insights from a recent International Food Information Council survey, which shows more farmers are aware of the term, and its definition. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness. Photo: Willie Vogt/Farm Progress

Apr 07, 2021 Max Armstrong looks at social media and what farmers do on different platforms. He discusses the work that April Clayton does. She's co-owner of Red Apple Orchards, Orondo, Wash., and a scientist who takes the time to show the work on the farm and how fruit trees are raised. She offers advice to other women in agriculture who are thinking about diving into advocacy. Max shares insights from Clayton. You can check out her work on Facebook. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and...