"The great benefit of no-till farming is that it protects the soil. Rather than ripping it apart to plant seeds and destroy weeds, it disrupts the soil as little as possible. This approach guards against erosion, promotes biodiversity, and improves the health of crops," says GFN member Shuichi Tokumoto in our latest editorial. Read the full story about what led him to create a music video here: https://bit.ly/4eZeP0m #GFNMobilizing
Global Farmer Network
Public Policy
Des Moines, Iowa 34,855 followers
Global Farmer Network: Connecting farmers and amplifying our voices.
About us
Global Farmer Network is a non-profit advocacy group led by farmers who support free trade and farmers' freedom to choose the tools, technologies and strategies they need to maximize productivity and profitability in a sustainable manner. We insert the voice of farmers into the global dialogue regarding food and nutritional security.
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http://www.globalfarmernetwork.org
External link for Global Farmer Network
- Industry
- Public Policy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Farmer advocacy, Farmer stories, and Food and agriculture
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309 Court Ave., Suite 214
Des Moines, Iowa 50309, US
Employees at Global Farmer Network
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Catch up on the latest from our members! Our farmers are always using their voices to advocate for agriculture. #GFNMobilizing
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"Nobody had ever filmed a music video about no-till farming. I kept thinking: Why not me? I’m the perfect candidate, as a farmer who understands no-till and also knows how to write and record music," says Japanese farmer Shuichi Tokumoto. Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/4eZeP0m #GFNMobilizing
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Understanding the challenges farmers face in advocating for their needs and ensuring their voices are heard during elections and policy discussions.
Global Farmer Network webinar – Elections and the Farmers’ voice
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Interested in the latest global ag hot topics? Find them here! #GFNMobilizing
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Join our free webinar on Elections and the Farmers’ Voice. GFN farmers will share from their personal experiences on July 11, 14:00 GMT. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gH3XTKam #webinar #seedtechnology #agriculture #GFNMobilizing
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"The voice of the farmers has been missing or not heard. If my case is successful, I believe there will be a turning point," said Giorgio Fidenato in the GFN's latest editorial. Read more about his case here: https://bit.ly/3XPc3ot #GFNMobilizing
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Last Chance! Join our free webinar on Elections and the Farmers’ Voice. GFN farmers will share from their personal experiences on July 11, 14:00 GMT. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gH3XTKam #webinar #seedtechnology #agriculture #GFNMobilizing
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"A big blow came last year, when I received a fine of €50,000 for planting GMO corn on a small field in 2018. I challenged this punishment in the Udine court—and received support from the judge who believes I have a reasonable claim," says Italian farmer and agronomist Giorgio Fidenato. Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/3XPc3ot #GFNMobilizing
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Global Farmer Network reposted this
Chairman of JapanBiotechCropNetwork, President of Agricultural Corporation TREE&NORF Inc, Member of GlobalFarmerNetwork
A new song "NO-TILL" is now available. Amplify the voice of farmers to the world. This song I was written with that in mind. It was shot on a farm in Brazil Vicente Bissoni. I hope you will listen to it. Global Farmer Network https://lnkd.in/gYU5auEx
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