American Family Farmer

Nicolette Hahn Niman is a rancher, attorney, and writer who argues that cattle are not inherently bad for either the Earth or our own nutritional health in her book, "Defending Beef".

Roger Johnson, President of The National Farmers Union since 2009, talks about the disappointing decision of APHIS to allow importation of beef from areas with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Roger Johnson, President of The National Farmers Union since 2009, talks about the disappointing decision of APHIS to allow importation of beef from areas with Foot and Mouth Disease.

Erin Brennerman, a pig farmer from Washington, Iowa, talks about the serious public health threat of antibiotic resistance, and believes it is their responsibility to use antibiotics when needed as part of her farm 19s health program.

Stephanie Mercier, Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser for the Farm Journal Foundation, talks about the rising problem of Colony Collapse Disorder, and why the declining amount of Bees should be important to family farmers.

Kerissa Chapman, AgVentures Education Coordinator at the International Agri-Center, encourages people to get involved and educated about farming.

Paul Shapiro, the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Human Society of the United States, talks about the recent events that have revealed the inhumane treatment of birds that supply eggs for Costco.

Cathy Merlo is the Western Editor for Dairy Today and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, journalist and photographer, talks about Dairy Farming in Phoenix and California.

Cathy Merlo is the Western Editor for Dairy Today and has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, journalist and photographer, talks about Dairy Farming in Phoenix and California.

Joel Salatin, a third generation full-time family farmer in Virginia 19s Shenandoah Valley, talks about the services that the Polyface Farm provides.

Joel Salatin, a third generation full-time family farmer in Virginia 19s Shenandoah Valley, talks about the services that the Polyface Farm provides.

Rachel Armstrong, founder of Farm Commons, which helps farmers with transactional legal issues, like leases, partnership agreements and employment matters.