The Rise of Women Farmers
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This week, my team looked over the preliminary numbers from the most recent census of agriculture. While the overall picture is something of a mixed bag, we noticed that women now represent 14 percent of primary farm operators and are more likely to farm organically and own their own farms. They’re helping to create a more sustainable food system, and we’re happy to bring you their story. |
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| James Trimarco, web editor |
| Think You Know What a Farmer Looks Like? Think Again.
Preliminary results from the 2012 Census of Agriculture show the increasing role of women in U.S. agriculture—especially on organic and small-scale farms. READ MORE » |
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Protecting Classrooms From Corporate Takeover: What Families Can Learn from Teachers’ Unions
Teachers are fighting the privatization wave by connecting with families right where they live. READ MORE » |
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Don’t Leave BitCoin to the Libertarians! (Or, Why Your Movement Needs Open Source Money)
Movements for economic justice and equality are rarely flush with cash. But “cryptocurrencies” like Bitcoin might stand to change the rules in their favor. READ MORE » |
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Work Less, Live More
Working fewer hours could help save our economy, our sanity, and the planet. READ MORE » |
Reader Annette Magjuka writes, “There has been a tremendous loss of bright women teachers. Starting in the late 70s, women could get higher paying jobs in many more fields. Previous to this, women were secretaries, nurses, or teachers.” READ MORE » |
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