Why Farmers Are Fighting Back with Jason Jackson EP 23

In today’s episode of Dawn’s Dirt, we’re digging into the realities of modern farming with Jason Jackson—fifth-generation farmer, part-time high school teacher, and full-time straight shooter. We’re getting real about the bureaucratic mess that farmers have to wade through just to keep food on your plate. From the government’s failure to fund plant breeding to the shady world of data ownership and the infuriating fight for the right to repair farm equipment—this conversation is an education in what’s really happening behind the scenes in agriculture. If you think farming is just tractors and dirt, buckle up. Jason breaks down how policy decisions are making it harder for small and mid-sized farms to survive, how corporate greed is taking over seed and equipment markets, and why he’s pushing back against regulations that make no damn sense. Whether you’re a farmer, a food-lover, or just someone who doesn’t trust the government (same), you need to hear this one. Let’s get into the dirt.

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Episode Highlights: government policy, plant breeding, data ownership, right to repair, small farm struggles, corporate control, reducing emissions, farming economics, food security, seed laws, big vs. small farms, freedom in agriculture

Takeaways:
- Government funding for plant breeding is crucial for food security
- Small farms struggle because they can’t afford the million-dollar equipment required to compete
- Data collected by farm equipment companies can be sold without farmers’ consent, giving corporations the upper hand
- Right to repair is about more than tractors—it’s about keeping farmers independent and self-sufficient
- Credit programs designed to “help” farmers often just keep them trapped in debt
- Policy decisions need to be made with farmers, not imposed on farmers
- Supporting local farms and food sources is the best way to push back against corporate control

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