Les Danielson and Jeff Peck are a couple of Chippewa County farmers who are worried about the future and think Trump’s tariffs are pretty sheepish. 🐑
That’s because the economic vitality of small towns and rural counties often hinges on the success of local agriculture.
Dairy farms support cheese factories, cornfields feed ethanol plants—diverse ag ecosystems foster the growth of a lot of industries, and drive rural communities forward.
✏️/🎥: Salina Heller
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