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Summary
Michigan farmer Rebecca Carlson, a longtime Trump supporter, faces bankruptcy as Trump’s funding freezes stall a $400,000 USDA grant for hiring temporary workers.
Carlson, who hoped Trump’s second term would revive her struggling cherry farm, already spent $200,000 preparing for labor under the H-2A visa program.
With funding halted, she risks losing $200,000 more and can’t move forward with critical hires.
Trump’s new tariffs and immigration crackdowns threaten agriculture costs and labor availability, leaving farmers uncertain and frustrated with unmet promises.
They get a $400k grant for free (previous years?) and struggle to keep the farm running?
Indeed. What did they think “welfare” is?
No no no. It’s only welfare if you get it. It’s critical operating capital if they get it.
Single black mothers getting 100 bucks in food stamps a month.
That’s the sad part. But were they able or willing to vote in the last election?
Probably “technically ‘yes’, but effectively ‘no’”