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WEBINAR: The Economic Benefits and Costs of Frac-Sand Mining in West Central Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Farmers Union, Wisconsin Towns Association and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) hosted Dr.

Spring to summer: Frac sand mining meets fracking

The spring campaign season against frac sand mining has started to take off. It’s not that we’ve been sitting quietly all winter biding our time.

Letter to the Illinois General Assembly opposing expansion of fracking

May 28, 2013   Illinois General Assembly Illinois State Capitol Springfield, IL   Dear Members of the Illinois General Assembly,   With great alarm, we, the undersigned—your neighbors in Wisconsin, Iowa, and

Steve Suppan March Against Monsanto - May 25, 2013

Steve Suppan - Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy www.iatp.org Music by Synister Dane http://www.synisterdane.com/music.html

Nancy Brown - March Against Monsanto - May 25, 2013

Nancy Brown - Right to Know MN http://www.righttoknowmn.org Music by Synister Dane http://www.synisterdane.com/music.html

Atina Diffley - March Against Monsanto - May 25, 2013

Atina Diffley - Organic Farmer, Organic food activist, Author: "Turn Here Sweet Corn," Gardens of Eagan founder http://atinadiffley.com/ Music by Synister Dane http://www.synisterdane.com/music.html

Breast cancer at 30: Is it something in the environment?

Some of the hardest cases of breast cancer to treat manifest in those under the age of 40. These women tend to have more aggressive cases and lower survival rates than older women.

Farm Bill ignores climate change-mostly

In all of the discussions and proposals associated with the current Farm Bill debate, climate change has gotten little official recognition (although we have pointed out that from IATP’s perspective, the singular focus on crop insurance is clear evidence that climate change is the primary concern of farmers and agriculture

Support Farm to Childcare July 18 with Whole Foods Edina's Community Support Day

July 18th, 2013

On Wednesday, July 18, Whole Foods Edina will donate 5 percent of their sales to Farm to Childcare, an initiative of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. Your purchases will support our work bringing fresh, locally grown foods to children in daycare throughout Minnesota. As our taste preferences are formed in early childhood, Farm to Childcare is a golden opportunity to encourage healthy eating habits for a lifetime. What: Whole Foods Edina's Community Support Day for IATP's Farm to Childcare Initiative When: Thursday, July 18. Where: Whole Foods Edina