The Evolution of Modern Farmers: Guardians of Progress and Sustainably Feeding America
In just half-a-century, the perception of modern farming and farmers in the United States has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once characterized by the stoic image of the rugged American farmer toiling in the fields, the barns or pastures, today’s agriculturalists are hailed as innovative stewards of progress, innovation and sustainability. This shift in perception is […]
The Inconvenient Truth about the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM)
Founded in 1998, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) claims to be a “research and advocacy” group supporting the American food and agriculture economy. Mike Callicrate, a recognizable name in the beef world, and founder of OCM, says the group fights for “true supply-demand based competition” in the marketplace. Nevertheless, OCM’s actions and words tell […]
Federal Funding Blocked for Hunting and Firearms Education in Schools
By Jaclyn Krymowski for Protect The Harvest In a stroke of his pen, President Biden struck down essential federal funding that has historically supported hunting and archery education and safety programs in schools. Funding had been provided for 58 years under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. Funding was cut upon Biden […]
Waters of the U.S. Still a Problem
Defending Agriculture: The WOTUS definition battle may just be beginning as EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers prepare to issue a revised rule. After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in May 2023 defining what waters can be protected under the Clean Water Act, the Administrator of EPA said he “…was deeply disappointed that the […]
Attorneys General Support Federal Legislation to Fix Prop 12
From the office of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird: Attorney General Bird Calls on Congress to Pass the EATS Act DES MOINES— Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led 16 states in a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership, urging the passage of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (“EATS”) Act. The bill prevents California from regulating […]
Protect The Harvest Supports Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids
Jefferson City, Mo. — Forrest and Charlotte Lucas, founders of “Protect The Harvest” (PTH), are joining the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation (MFCF) Drive to Feed Kids initiative to fill the void for those facing childhood food insecurity, while simultaneously increasing awareness about Missouri agriculture. This is the seventh year of the Drive, which has raised […]
Lamar Steiger Joins Protect The Harvest Advisory Committee
Effective August 1, 2023, U.S. beef industry supply chain expert and cattle rancher Lamar Steiger will join Protect The Harvest’s advisory committee. We welcome his wealth of experience in, and knowledge of, American beef from farm to fork. Lamar grew up on the 12,000-acre JH Ranch in northeast Wyoming. His father was an early adopter […]
“Eminent Domain” Hijacked by Environmental Extremists to Seize and Control Land
“Eminent domain” is the process through which a government seizes private property for public use or the “public good,” with or without consent of the owner, or compensation. Originally known by the Latin term Eminenes Dominium, eminent domain can be traced to 17th century English common law. Although eminent domain has been in existence for […]
Oregon Proposition 13 Morphs Into Initiative Petition 3, Gains Momentum Heading Toward 2024 Vote
By Jaclyn Krymowski for Protect The Harvest Oregon animal rights extremists are working overtime collecting signatures this summer, and beyond, to ensure Initiative Petition 3 (IP 3) is on the ballot in November 2024. IP 3 is a new version of Oregon Proposition 13 (IP 13), which failed to secure the 112,020 signatures required to […]
USDA Proposal to Ban Chocolate Milk in Schools
USDA Proposal to Ban Chocolate Milk in Schools Chocolate milk, a favorite school lunch staple for decades, is in danger. In fact, Washington, DC, and San Francisco have already eliminated flavored milks from school cafeteria lunch options. This policy shift was proposed in February 2023 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and it […]
