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Podcast: MID-WEST FARM REPORT - MADISON
Episode: When Federal Programs Get Cut, Can The State Take It Over?
Description: Wisconsin Farmers Union members have been vocal about wanting to continue farm programs that have lost federal support this year. Michelle Ramirez-White is the government relations director for Wisconsin Farmers Union. She joins us in-studio with a special focus on the Climate Smart program that's been reevaluated by the Trump administration, and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program that's been cut. Wisconsin Farmers Union has launched a special campaign to continue the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program at the state level, which helps food pantries, etc., purchase directly from farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.<...