In addition to farming, half of all farm families have at least one adult working an additional full-time job, often for health insurance coverage. It’s an affordable option, but pulls time and energy away from farm work.
The issue is a good example of the political tightrope Biden must walk in appealing to Corn Belt biofuels producers while pursuing environmental goals.
The hands-on program inspired by the work of the Kentucky writer provides tuition-free education that focuses on sustainable and economically viable farming and community building.
The company, which shipped its first tomatoes four months ago and began public trading in January, aims to capitalize on geography, weather trends, and smart farming practices to produce more food with fewer resources.
The bill's sponsor said he doesn’t oppose solar energy as a whole, and wouldn’t want his bill to prevent smaller solar installations on individual farms.
President-elect Joe Biden's rural platform calls for strengthening anti-monopoly enforcement in agriculture. Some advocates question whether Tom Vilsack is the right Secretary of Agriculture for the job.
The start-up, backed by nearly a half-billion-dollar investment, seeks to create living wages and sustainable agricultural practices in the region. Some worry about the impact on traditional farmers and others about the source of the funding.
AppHarvest founder and CEO Jonathan Webb said the pandemic has shown how fragile food supply chains are, and that projects like this can make it easier for people to access food locally.
