Commentary on Soil Chief Wilson Scaling at odds with Myers
Tom Lawin argues against Wilson Scaling as head of the Soil Conservation Service. He contrasts Scaling’s emphasis on private property rights with Myers’ soil protection mindset. Lawin urges Scaling be replaced to prioritize protecting farmland and national food security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Myers
Soil Conservation Service
Wilson Scaling
Texas
Mr. Myers
Wisconsin
USDA
SCS
America
Agriculture Department
Washington
Scaling
U.S
Wilson
U.S. Agriculture Department
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Wilson Sealing
Wisconsin Land Conservation Association
Rethinking Sustainable Agriculture and Its Limits
The piece argues sustainability is more than cutting inputs. It cites economics, environment, policy, and social questions, noting profits depend on proper inputs and broader stewardship. It discusses farm size, ownership, taxes, and market conditions shaping true sustainability as defined by Wendell Berry.
Wisconsin Farm Bureau policy talks shape farm stance
Observations from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation convention detail how county groups select resolutions committee members who draft policy packets. Delegates review each resolution line by line, with amendments from county delegations. The piece argues broader opinion-gathering among farmers strengthens political influence and previews national conventions in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
la Crosse
Farm Bureau
Resolutions Committee
Wisconsin Farm Bureau
New Orleans
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Pieter F. Graaskamp
Thomas D. Lawin
Arnold J. Hoffman
Myers
Oconomowoc
Tom Lawin
Farm Press Roundup
ATX Meli AB
Parsons, Kansas
Ol’ Nevah
LaHarpe
Kansas
Jones
Montana Department of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin Extension
State Agriculture Department
Wendall Berry
Kentucky
Ken McNamara
Rt. 1
Lodi
Midwest
Rodale Institute
Regenerative Agriculture Association
University of Wisconsin
Washburn County
Ashland
Stra
Bobby Lioware
Gong Aritha Dicty
Mme
WITS
the Writer's Notebook
Philip J. Tremblay
Vernon
Jackson
Juneau
Monroe
Buffalo
Trempealeau
Wabasha, Olmstead
Houston
Minnesota
P.O. Box
West Salem
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