About Farmer Democrat

Farmer Democrat is an independent policy commentary site with a progressive perspective based in Pueblo, Colorado. We write plain-English articles on farm aid and relief, antitrust and fair markets, rural health, childcare and broadband, climate, conservation and energy, labor and immigration, trade and credit, with links to the official agencies and extension services that set the real rules.

What we cover

farm aid and relief, antitrust and fair markets, rural health, childcare and broadband, climate, conservation and energy, labor and immigration, trade and credit.

How we work

We explain how things work, point to official sources, and tell you who to ask locally. We avoid quoting figures we have not checked, and we say so when rates, dates or rules change. See our editorial policy.

What we are not

We are independent. We are not a government agency, a bank or a lender, and nothing here is financial, legal, tax or medical advice.

Our family of sites

We are part of a network of ag sites that includes farm.FM (farm news, satire and music), farm money and loan guides, Homestead and Small Farm, country living guides, agriculture career pathways.