{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Hot Dish","title":"What the Tariff Ruling Means for Farmers","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2336,"description":"In this episode, Heidi Heitkamp hosts a lively discussion with Rachel Prevost, Executive Director of the Montana Farmers Union, and Matt Perdue, President of the North Dakota Farmers Union. They explore critical topics impacting American agriculture today, including trade policies, farm bill dynamics, land consolidation, and the resilience of rural communities. Their insights highlight both challenges and opportunities for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.\n\nKey topics covered:\nThe Supreme Court's decision to roll back tariffs and its impact on farmers\nUncertainty surrounding trade relationships, especially with China and Mexico\nThe importance of reforms in the farm bill to support family farms and local food systems\nThe growing consolidation of farmland and its implications for future farm succession\nThe need to reconnect consumers with the origin of their food through mandatory country-of-origin labeling (M-COOL)\nRural healthcare, infrastructure, and quality of life as vital components of sustainable agriculture\nThe significance of value-added production and new markets for U.S. agricultural products\nChallenges faced by young and beginning farmers, including economic opportunities and community support\nThe importance of domestic demand growth and renewable fuels in shaping a resilient farm economy\nThe role of advocacy and policy in securing a future where rural communities thrive\nResources & Links:\nMontana Farmers Union\nNorth Dakota Farmers Union\nHeidi’s take on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs\nA Farm Bill Worth Fighting For\nConnect with our guests:\nRachel Prevost\nMatt Perdue \nThe Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject).","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8wz6bIJJBkVhhXn2wwVIbH1WNXQdmg8yAhxtqQC2EU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Yzk5/ZDA4YzM3YjhlMTNh/OGM4MThkNTliMzNl/OTRhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}