The Farmer's Daughter USA

Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.

Explaining Why California’s “Egg” Law is Unconstitutional

Ah, California - the land of sun, beaches, and unconstitutional animal rights laws.Remember back in 2008 (I know, reach waaay back), when the state passed a ballot measure about raising chickens? If you don't:Californian voters approved a ballot measure in 2008 requiring California egg producers to … [Read more...]

Monsanto Exec Addresses Chipotle

Finally! Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Monsanto, Dr. Robert T. Fraley, has written a piece for the Huffington Post (which, I was shocked by given the paper's very anti-modern agriculture stance) addressing Chipotle's "comedy" on modern agriculture and campaign against … [Read more...]

Rick Warren’s Diet Scam

Rick Warren seems like a nice guy. Rick is an evangelical pastor that preaches at one of those mega-churches. A lot of people are familiar with his book "The Purpose Driven Life." He's a fairly uplifting guy with a good message and, seemingly, a good heart. Not to get too personal, but the book even … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Senate Passes Farm Bill

Following the House of Representatives passage of the Farm Bill last week, the Senate voted today to pass the Farm Bill.The bill passed 68-32. The final version of the bill cuts about $800 million a year from food stamps, out of an $80 billion a year program. It also ends direct payments and … [Read more...]

No, I’m Not Paid By Monsanto

Or any other major or minor biotech company in the world.Not that I have a problem with any biotech company or their products.In an effort to undermine my credibility, research, articles, content, and opinion, many of the anti-GMO crowd like to inform me that I'm just some "Monsanto hack" … [Read more...]