American Family Farmer

06/30/21 - The Most Successful Crops In Maine

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American Family Farmer and host Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about the damage caused by the severe drought in the west and now, here come the grasshoppers. Moving to the Northeast, hay crops are doing well. Are you aware of the shenanigans going on with former Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue. Next, Doug introduces us to the Executive Director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Sarah Alexander. www.MOFGA.org Prior to joining MOFGA, Sarah worked with the White Earth Land Recovery project, helping to restore traditional food systems and stopping the genetic engineering of wild rice. Through education, training and advocacy, MOFGA i s helping farmers thrive, making more local, organic food available and building sustainable communities. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about the Dairy Business in America and how the farmers are being wrongly blamed for the high prices of milk.