Attack on Farming and how the media treats law enforcement

Keeping it Real Sunday January 7, 2024

In this edition of Keeping it Real, I am talking with a farmer who went viral on social media after posting about the importance of farming in America. Additionally, I spoke to former police officer Mike the Cop about how the media treats law enforcement. We also took a look at extreme media bias involving January 6.

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U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry stresses the importance of including agriculture in emissions reduction efforts. The USDA allocated $3.1 billion for climate projects, sparking concerns about potential regulation of farmers' practices. This aligns with the SEC's plan to mandate ESG reports for publicly traded companies. Critics fear these initiatives may lead to government interference and restrictions on farmers, similar to experiences in Europe.

The owner of the Theo’s Market Gardens wrote the following on Facebook that went viral:

I personally have been approached by three different developers in just the last six months. It is not uncommon. I am sure my friends that do the same thing I do get the same thing. My farm is no different than the next when it is looked at by the number of lots one can get in. They are waiting to catch us in a weak moment; a bad season, a stressful month, a day of struggle. We own 52.25 acres here. Most cultivated. Some dormant and awaiting the reclamation process when the funds allow for it to get completed.

I talked to the owner Jamie Cruz about the post and why she thinks farming is coming under attack in the United States.

Watch my exclusive interview below: