John Ikerd3 days ago4 minCoronavirus Crisis and Opportunity for Farmers MarketsOpening day at the farmers market signals a new season of hope. This spring, the coronavirus crises has changed this hope to fear.
John IkerdFeb 24 minElection 2020: A Fight for the Future of Democracy?The only means of restoring our democracy is to elect a president in 2020 who will actually preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
John IkerdDec 25, 20194 minJoy to the World: Christmas Reflection-2019“Joy to the World. The Lord Has Come.” That being said, three seems little cause for joy among Christians this Christmas.
John IkerdSep 1, 20196 minThe Earth Is Not For SaleOur life is still a part of the life of the Earth. Our soul is still a part of the soul of the earth.
John IkerdAug 26, 20191 minPlace-Based Food: Reconnecting People with Purpose and Place We are living through a time of fundamental change in human society, as is becoming increasingly clear. Climate change, fossil energy depletion, loss of biod...
John IkerdAug 23, 20194 minTwo Policies for Young Farm FamiliesThe two most important current public policy issues for young farm families are “Medicare for All” and "free college tuition."
John IkerdJul 24, 20196 minA Farm Policy to Return Farming to FamiliesIt’s long past time for transformational change in U.S. farm policy.
John IkerdJul 23, 201915 minClimate Change Policy for a New Green EconomyIn meeting the challenges of climate change, we can choose; We can bet on market-based solutions or follow the path of the Green New Deal.
John IkerdJun 7, 20196 minWhy is Antitrust Reform a Big Deal?Several presidential candidates are promising to reform antitrust policies to restore competition to markets. This blog examines why.
John IkerdMar 26, 20191 minThe Reality of Scientific CertaintyHow do statistics so often lead scientists to deny differences that those not educated in statistics can plainly see?
John IkerdFeb 21, 20196 minThe Corporatization of Animal AgricultureWe are now seeing a corporate takeover of dairy production, which is the last bastion of full-time, independent animal production.
John IkerdJan 21, 20195 minHow the Economy Stole DemocracyThe Constitution of the United States gives very few economic responsibilities to government.
John IkerdDec 24, 20184 minChristmas Reflections 2018Jesus was born into the world that was filled with violence, bitterness, pride, and hatred, a world not all that different from today.
John IkerdNov 17, 20185 minWe Must Make Government Work!If we are to preserve our democracy and continue living in a civilized society, we must make government work. Unfortunately, too many Americans no longer bel...
John IkerdNov 5, 20185 minTrade Agreements, Deals, Wars, and ExtortionWhen Donald Trump became President he promised to replace the horrible“trade agreements” of his predecessors with his own great “trade deals.” His trade nego...
John IkerdSep 29, 20184 minAbundance or Scarcity: Which is it?The economic world is a world of scarcity. In the natural world there is enough for everyone to have all of everything they need.
John IkerdAug 20, 20186 minIs a Civilizational Collapse Inevitable?Over the past few months, I have heard and read several urgent warnings of an impending civilizational collapse from highly respected voices in the sustainab...
John IkerdJul 9, 201821 minAgroecology: Science, Farming System, or Social Movement?Agroecology is a science, a farming system, and a social movement. It obviously is a merging of the words agriculture and ecology. Its basic purpose is reco...
John IkerdJun 25, 20185 minLand for Sustainable Farming“The Sustainable Iowa Land Trust or SILT was launched 2015 to help save and protect the best of the family farm – small, diverse, clean farms that feed Iowan...
John IkerdMay 20, 20184 minThe Challenge of Personal RelationshipsThe greatest challenge facing society today is the art, science, and actualization of human relationships. Virtually every ecological, social, political, or ...
