Global Farmer Network

The Global Farmer Network are farmers committed to inserting their voice and perspective in the global dialogue regarding food and nutritional security.

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Economic and environmental goals are not at odds with each other. Instead, they are often symbiotic. As our carbon footprint shrinks our profits rise because we’re becoming more efficient with our resources.
The longer we wait for Golden Rice the more children will die—not because of a natural disaster that nobody can control, but because judges who don’t understand farming or science have condemned them to this fate.
Farmers in Africa have lived with bees since the dawn of time. Those who learn how to handle them safely can enjoy amazing success with these insects and their colonies. Bees and people thrive together.
Our world is going to need 50 percent more food by 2050. Success will require trade, technology, and more. Most of all, however, it will require farmers to describe their practices and communicate their ideas.
I believe our farm is doing its small part to help the planet. Our motive is simple: You can’t go wrong by doing right.
As I incorporate agroforestry in my farming strategy, they improve our future because trees are a part of my plan to inspire and build a new generation of farmers.
The ideological controversy over glyphosate in Mexico is over for today.
Farmers know all about climate adaptation. Our economic lives depend on dealing with the problems of hot and cold as well as wet and dry. The prevalence of weeds, pests, and disease are also connected to the weather.
We don’t have unlimited time to improve production in a world with a growing population and facing climate change. Farmers must speak up: The time has come to give technology a chance.
March 22 is World Water Day. Treasure water like gold. As the climate continues to change, it reminds us about the urgent need for judicious use of water.