An ag economist talks about the negative impacts the “get big or get out” attitude has had on farming and rural communities.
Take Action
• Are you or someone you know dealing with financial, emotional or weather-related stress? Check out LSP’s list of farm crisis resources here.
• Attend the Farm Crisis Forum in Mankato, Minn., on Feb. 29, 2020. LSP members will be meeting with Minnesota’s Commissioner of Agriculture and the state’s Attorney General to share ideas for addressing the crisis. Details are here.
• Sign LSP’s Farm Crisis petition.
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