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Efforts Redoubled to Include Support for Organic Farming in Farm Bill

By José López Zamorano
Published September 30, 2024

As demand for chemical-free farm products increases, the U.S. government faces growing pressure from farmers to increase funding for organic farming through the Farm Bill. Advocates argue that prioritizing organic agriculture is not only essential for public health, but also for the environment and food security in the face of climate change. José López Zamorano spoke with Latino farmers and experts about the challenges of expanding organic food production ahead of the elections and he brings us this story from Washington, DC.

The full text  and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.

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Photo: Jose Lopez Zamorano

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