Local Farms Partnership

A collaboration of local farmers dedicated to sustainable agriculture and community engagement.

CCI Score

12.02

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Legislative Reforms Empowering Local Food Systems

The Local Farms and Food Act, introduced on April 27, 2023, proposes reforms to federal agriculture programs to reduce application barriers, increase funding, and strengthen local food systems. This legislation is poised to bolster community-based agriculture, benefiting local producers and enhancing regional economic resilience.

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Local Farms Partnership is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

APR

27

2023

Legislative Reforms Empowering Local Food Systems
50.86

The Local Farms and Food Act, introduced on April 27, 2023, proposes reforms to federal agriculture programs to reduce application barriers, increase funding, and strengthen local food systems. This legislation is poised to bolster community-based agriculture, benefiting local producers and enhancing regional economic resilience.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The act reflects a proactive governmental effort to support community-driven agricultural policy, reinforcing local democracy and countering centralized control. It aligns with anti-authoritarian values by promoting bipartisan support for sustainable, locally-managed food systems.

Local Farms and Food Act Strengthens Regional Food Economies Across the US
+50

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

By proposing increased funding and streamlined grant processes to support local producers, the legislation is set to stimulate regional economic growth and job creation. This decentralized approach to economic development serves as a counterbalance to authoritarian centralized economic practices.

Local Farms and Food Act Strengthens Regional Food Economies Across the US
APR

19

2023

Introduction of Local Farms and Food Act
42.57

On April 19, 2023, legislators introduced the Local Farms and Food Act in both the House and the Senate. The comprehensive bill aims to reform local agriculture programs by increasing funding, simplifying applications, and ensuring equitable access for small producers and underserved communities. This legislation is intended to strengthen local food system infrastructure and promote local economic development, aligning with the interests of community-based groups like Local Farms Partnership.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

March 29

The introduction of the Local Farms and Food Act represents a progressive political move that supports local food systems and small producers by removing systemic barriers and promoting inclusive agricultural reforms. Such policy measures advance public interest and help build resilient community food economies, aligning with anti-fascist and progressive goals.

Release: Local Farms and Food Act Introduced in Both Houses
+40

Economic and Structural Influence

March 29

The Act is designed to stimulate local economic development and improve infrastructure around local food systems. By promoting investments in gap areas such as processing, distribution, and technical assistance, the legislation indirectly supports local farming communities and enhances economic stability in regions served by entities like Local Farms Partnership.

Release: Local Farms and Food Act Introduced in Both Houses
DEC

22

2021

Settlement of Worker Discrimination Lawsuit
-57.37

In December 2021, a lawsuit against a farm partnership—linked to practices similar to those alleged against the company—was settled after claims that the farm preferentially hired white foreign workers at higher wages over local Black workers. The settlement underscores long-standing discriminatory labor practices in the Mississippi Delta.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 29

The settlement reveals troubling labor practices where discriminatory wage and hiring policies disadvantaged local Black workers in favor of white foreign labor. This not only continues a historical trend of exploitation but also undermines efforts toward workplace equality and fair labor standards, demanding a strong negative evaluation from an anti-fascist perspective.

Farms Settle Lawsuits Over Worker Discrimination