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Farm Bill Fight: Farmers and Families at Stake | Burlington News
Senator Peter Welch is rallying for a new Farm Bill that puts farmers—especially organic producers in Vermont—at the center, after visiting a local farm to highlight rising costs like fertilizer and diesel. With negotiations stalled over proposed cuts to SNAP, Welch insists those cuts must be reversed, stressing how vital food assistance is for families. Farmers like Nate Severy are calling for targeted support to offset expensive organic certification, urging the bill to make sustainable farming viable. While the House has already passed its version, the Senate remains deadlocked—until…
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