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August 19, 2013 13:17 ET | Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Minnesota Jury Convicts Peaceful Farmer on Five Charges

Stearns County, MN, Aug. 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long-time farmer, Alvin Schlangen, was convicted by a jury of 6 on five charges related to feeding his community. The conviction came on August 15...
August 06, 2013 13:20 ET | Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Minnesota Aims--Again--to Jail Peaceful Farmer

Stearns, Co, MN, Aug. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stearns County, MN--(August 6, 2013)-- Peaceful farmer, Alvin Schlangen, faces five criminal charges with a possible penalty of up to 15 months...
September 27, 2012 16:24 ET | Source: Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

Jury Vindicates Farmer of Criminal Charges Related to Minnesota Food Buying Coop

Falls Church, Virginia, Sept. 27, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant court victory was won for food rights on September 20, 2012 when a Minnesota jury found farmer Alvin Schlangen not guilty on...