Anthony Pahnke (anthonypahnke.com) is vice president of Family Farm Defenders and an assistant professor of international relations at San Francisco State University in San Francisco.
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Anthony Pahnke
The White House
Trump Touts Farmers, Then Ignores Them
At his campaign events, President Donald Trump often reserves time to talk about farmers. Yet, when farmers speak for themselves, the Trump administration doesn’t listen. Read more
USDA
Farmers Need More than Trump Bailouts
“They’re suffering. The trade wars are not helping that whatsoever.” Read more
To Help Farmers, Rein in Agribusiness
Trump promises to increase soy exports to China—but if the deal goes through, only corporate interests will benefit. Read more
Farmers are Hurting, but Don’t Blame Mother Nature
Current farm policy sacrifices stewardship on the altar of profitability. Read more
Max Pixel
Farmers Want Fair Trade, Not Handouts
If Trump really wants to earn farmers’ trust, then his administration needs to seriously work on legislation that ensures them a fair price that covers their cost of production. Read more
