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Inside Climate News: Under Trump, the Department of Agriculture Has Ditched Conservation and Climate Efforts
“It’s clear we’re seeing the ripple effects of this blunderbuss approach,” Muraskin said, noting that the termination letters grantees received accused the grant program of fraud, abuse and waste, but…
Law360: Workers In Race Bias Suit Say JBS, Subsidiary Shared Control
"But the workers noted their complaint alleges that JBS subjected them to riskier working conditions than their English and Spanish-speaking co-workers and further failed to provide them safety training in…
The Haitian Times: Promises of fast cash pull Haitians into JBS, harsh conditions push them out — and to strike
“'The harm caused by JBS management’s choices will remain with workers forever,' said Hannah Wolf, an attorney from FarmSTAND representing plaintiffs, during a Zoom interview with The Haitian Times. 'The company must…
Public News Service: Lawsuit claims JBS discriminated against immigrant workers in Greeley
"Bouhabib said that while her immigrant clients have long feared speaking up, the stakes at this moment have never been higher, as even workers with legal authorization to work in…
Civil Eats: Despite Federal Immigrant Crackdown, Food Workers Sue Over Workplace Abuses
"In Bouhabib’s mind, that growing fear works to the benefit of food and agriculture corporations like JBS, as many workers choose to stay quiet. Still, she said, 'some of these…
Capital Press: Oregon aquaculture faces ‘chicken and the egg’ dilemma
“‘I wouldn’t say we’re against all forms of aquaculture. It’s the industrialized model,’ said Holly Bainbridge, an attorney with the FarmSTAND nonprofit. ‘We beg to differ that profitability should be…
Tasting Table: Waffle House Bacon is Sourced From This Controversial Brand
"Industrial animal agriculture legal advocacy organization FarmSTAND filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against Smithfield Foods, alleging chronic worker abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The New Lede: Florida farm bill favors Big Ag over free speech, opponents say
“My guess is this is the next iteration of sleight of hand maneuvers to try to keep information from getting to the public,” said Muraskin.
Courthouse News Service: Animal welfare groups call hogwash on Iowa’s ag-gag law at Eighth Circuit
"Attorney David Muraskin, with Washington, D.C.-based FarmSTAND representing ICCI, told the circuit judges Wednesday a recording made by the group on private property that is used on social media for…