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Farmers Get Tariff Relief Payments | Rochester News
Farmers breathe a sigh of relief as the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program closes, offering payouts of $1K to $25K to offset tariff-driven price spikes. With a deadline extended by a week due to overwhelming demand, the initiative aims to ease financial strain — especially after dairy farmer AJ Wormuth shared how a single piece of equipment jumped from $45K to nearly $70K due to a 50% Canadian tariff. While state officials admit the aid isn’t a cure-all, it’s meant to provide crucial breathing room for those hit hardest by trade policies. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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