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

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Plant19 in a Word: Wet

May 27, 2019

As I sit here writing this post there's a steady rain falling outside. The windows are partially open. And I keep getting up to check whether the rain is getting inside. But I can't bring myself to close them completely, because we've hardly been able to open them all spring. When the sun does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Production Methods Tagged With: family farmers, family farms, farm families, plant19

Americans spend only 10% annual income on food

May 24, 2019

Americans spend only 10% of their annual income on food. That's much less than other countries! The French spend 13%. Mexicans spend 23%. And Indians spend 31%! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Farm Facts, Production Methods Tagged With: farm facts

4 Reasons I’m Glad I Rescued Mischa

May 20, 2019

My friends, family, and co-workers know that I'm a pretty proud fur mom. We adopted Mischa in the fall of 2016. And she's had me wrapped around her finger from almost the beginning. Mischa and her siblings were living with a local Save-A-Stray volunteer. The animal shelter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: farm dog, lifestyle, mischa

Percentage of farms selling through farmer’s markets and food hubs

May 16, 2019

My family stocked and ran a farm stand for 26 years. So I appreciate all the hard work and dedication that goes into making this type of operation work. And I also try to patronize local farm stands. They sell food that is in season, in peak freshness, and supports our local community. Do you … [Read more...]

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Agriculture as a Leader

May 13, 2019

This is how I want the conversation about agriculture to start. Agriculture isn't a "problem" that we need to "fix." We grow more food with fewer resources than ever before. It isn't perfect, but we're a leader in sustainability, not a failure. … [Read more...]

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American’s Daily Fruit & Veggie Intake

May 1, 2019

It's pretty clear we need to do better! And don't worry about the label either: both conventional and organic are a safe options! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conventional, Organic, Uncategorized Tagged With: conventional, food safety, organic

EPA Reaffirms: Glyphosate Doesn’t Cause Cancer

April 30, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency released a strong statement today reaffirming there's no link between glyphosate and cancer. “EPA has found no risks to public health from the current registered uses of glyphosate,” said EPAAdministrator Andrew Wheeler.  The statement stands in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Government Affairs, Production Methods Tagged With: EPA, federal government, pesticides, regulation, science, USDA

Meet The Detox Project. Its Glyphosate-Free Certification is Set to Become the Biggest Labeling Scam Yet

April 29, 2019

Round-Up has taken quite a beating in the press lately. It's an incredibly safe and effective herbicide. But its close association with genetically-modified crops (not to mention Monsanto) made it a target for activist groups and organizations. So while farmers find the herbicide an important and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Production Methods Tagged With: EPA, FDA, labeling, pesticides, regulation, science, truth, USDA

A Legacy of Sustainability

April 22, 2019

These days preserving the Earth for future generations in all in vogue. But for farmers, we've been doing this for generations. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Farms, Lifestyle Tagged With: family farms, farm families

Monsanto/Bayer Just Lost Two More Glyphosate-Cancer Trials. What if Bayer Stops Making Round-Up?

April 18, 2019

The steady drumbeat from activists and anti-GMO forces has grown louder and louder over the years. Their target was always genetically-modified crops. But when they couldn't get the anti-GMO narratives to stick, they decided to attack Round-Up. The benign herbicide is extremely effective and safe. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biotechnology, Production Methods, Uncategorized Tagged With: GMO, gmos, legal, Monsanto, science

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Hi, I'm Amanda. My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm an attorney and I'm passionate about agriculture!

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