After years of dedication to the land, a Chippewa County farmer has made the difficult decision to retire. While stepping away from the tractor brings well-deserved rest for George Polzin, it also comes with heavy worries about what the future holds for the next generation of small family farms across the state. Some Wisconsin farmers say Trump administration policies have harmed the ag industry—and Republican US Reps. Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden have supported those policies. Both representatives have consistently voted to maintain or protect trade tariffs. Spikes in diesel fuel prices driven by the war involving Iran are wiping out harvest margins, while frozen federal aid payments and the dismantling of regional market programs leave fewer safety nets to absorb losses. ✏️: Salina Heller
