WATCH: Two Wisconsin farmers think Trump’s tariffs are pretty sheepish

By Salina Heller

July 3, 2025

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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Salina Heller

A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.

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