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About IATPThe Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy. Founded in 1986, IATP is rooted in the family farm movement. With offices in Minneapolis and Geneva, IATP works on making domestic and global agricultural policy more sustainable for everyone. IATP Web sites |
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About Amy Stratton
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« Rural Opportunities - just open your computer and connect | Main | Presidential Candidates Address Rural Youth Summit » Tuesday, October 02, 2007What are you doing October 2nd?What are you doing October 2nd? That's the question individuals, farmers and groups who organized a mass candlelight vigil to support Indian farmers are asking you. Farmers in India feed a large population, yet often cannot provide meals to their own families due to enormous debts. This crisis has led to farmer suicides in many regions of India. You can voice your support for farmers and find more information at Our Farmers, Our Food - Indian Agriculture. TrackBackTrackBack URL for this entry: Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What are you doing October 2nd?: |
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Amy Stratton is the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy's Rural Communities Organizer. She works to find viable solutions to economic and environmental challenges rural communities face. "In the Field" is Amy's blog from her travels throughout the Midwest.
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