In 2007, Abbie Corse got a message every farmer dreads: “Are your animals ok?”  At the time, Corse was working off farm, while her parents transitioned their dairy into an organic operation. Corse, panicking, called her parents to find out that a fire had ripped through their barn. Luckily, they were able to move their […]

When disaster strikes, be it a fire or flood, blizzard or hurricane, the best thing you can be is prepared. But in the heat of the moment, it’s hard to remember what to do and how to ensure the safety of yourself and your animals.  That’s why Ragan Adams, the veterinary specialist for the Colorado […]

As policymakers in DC have continued to negotiate compromises to fund the federal government—and craft a new Farm Bill—there has been no shortage of political wrangling over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as “food stamps.” For example, in mid 2023 an agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling included a provision […]