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Episode Synopsis
Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert discuss USDA funding freezes and program cuts impacting farmers and rural communities. They discuss the sudden end of key initiatives like Local Food Purchase Assistance, and Food for Schools, along with broader effects on Climate Smart Commodities and Rural Energy Assistance. Standaert discusses what he heard from foundation directors, farmers, and other stakeholders as they discuss the challenges ahead and what it all means for the future of farming.
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