"Farmers' lack of market power is the real enemy, so farmers and ranchers must work together to gain bargaining power, because, without it, independent farmers have little hope of survival." Mentions issue of farm organizations, agricultural trade and commodity groups misrepresenting their interests to Congress and policy makers by posing as the family farmer.
Describes questions being addressed by members of a special subcommittee of IFAJ to explore issues and potential direction of future policy of the organization regarding membership.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 150 Document Number: C24170
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International Journalists' Network. 1 page., Describes the origination of Sadiq News, a newsletter that covers freedom of expression issues for rural Pakistan journalists.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C26989
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20 pages., IFAJ delegate from Australia reports on activities at the IFAJ Congress in Japan during September 2007, including IFAJ actions and a panel discussion about the role of agricultural journalists.
Posted at www.ageditors.com, Author emphasizes the continuing mission of agricultural journalists and encourages involvement in their professional organization.
