Joe Maxwell | Family Farms, Local Food, and USDA Action

Joe Maxwell, co-founder of Farm Action and a fourth-generation farmer, joins Steve Gruber to discuss the challenges facing family farms today. Raising hogs, sheep, and grain crops alongside his brother Steve, Maxwell shares firsthand insights into the pressures farmers face, from market instability to government policy. He also highlights efforts by MAHA-aligned organizations to urge the USDA to better support family farms and strengthen access to locally grown, healthy food for communities across America.