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Colorado Farmers Struggle Amid Trump's Policies and Drought

6/23/2025

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Farmers in Colorado, like J.J. Ficke, are feeling the heat as Donald Trump's immigration policies and halted subsidies take a toll. Once supporters, they now grapple with labor shortages and financial instability. Ficke's $200,000 grant freeze has left him desperate for workers, while escalating costs, drought, and looming Medicaid cuts add to their mounting challenges.

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Story summary

Farmers in Colorado, like J.J. Ficke, are feeling the heat as Donald Trump's immigration policies and halted subsidies take a toll. Once supporters, they now grapple with labor shortages and financial instability. Ficke's $200,000 grant freeze has left him desperate for workers, while escalating costs, drought, and looming Medicaid cuts add to their mounting challenges.