We’re on the road today for our annual farm tour with @USDA visiting and talking to farmers in #Bernardston #Shelburne and #Westhampton. Follow along for more throughout the day.
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David at Sunbrite Farm in
#Bernardston said that the Trump#tariffs are killing his milk prices. As a member of Our Family Farms, a marketing co-op of local dairy farmers working together, he is able to strategize with other local farms struggling with similar issues.pic.twitter.com/9pCkxZvc3x
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Aaron and Kim at @HagersFarm in #Shelburne struggled with rising costs at their dairy farm so they worked with the Farm Service Agency at @USDA to transition their 700 acres to produce & a market. Still they are concerned. “I don’t want to have to sell my land to retire.”pic.twitter.com/h4ZEqYQ6FH
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Our last stop was at Outlook Farm in
#Westhampton where I met Brad who runs the barn and eatery. They offer fruits, veggies, apple cider, fresh pork and homemade baked goods. Thanks to good business they have been able to expand multiple times.pic.twitter.com/jYEpCzj1EZ
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You voted against the entire Farm Bill in 1990, 2001, and 2014 that reauthorized all
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