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Massachusetts Farmers Demand Federal Support Amid Funding Crisis

3/20/2025

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Massachusetts farmers are grappling with uncertainty as the state’s agricultural commissioner calls on the federal government to unfreeze crucial funds and restore USDA staff. With funding cuts and staff reductions from the Trump administration jeopardizing their livelihoods, farmers are feeling the pinch, especially as vital programs for local food distribution have been halted, intensifying their financial struggles.

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Story summary

Massachusetts farmers are grappling with uncertainty as the state’s agricultural commissioner calls on the federal government to unfreeze crucial funds and restore USDA staff. With funding cuts and staff reductions from the Trump administration jeopardizing their livelihoods, farmers are feeling the pinch, especially as vital programs for local food distribution have been halted, intensifying their financial struggles.