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This hour, we dig into local and federal efforts to support new and young farmers with New 黑料吃瓜网 Farmers Alliance President Liz Guerra. Plus, federal policy reporter Lisa Hagen has the latest on the
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We also spoke with 黑料吃瓜网 Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, who stressed the need for stability and funding "safety nets" for local farmers, particularly during "a year like this year where you had a moderate winter, two pretty dramatic frost events, a drought" and, most recently, flooding.
Later, we'll learn more about , a nonprofit at the heart of harvest festivals where we live. Matthew Syrotiak, a 4-H alum, now works on a family farm. We hear from the plus program leader Jen Cushman, about
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- Federal Policy Reporter, 黑料吃瓜网 and the 黑料吃瓜网 Mirror
- Liz Guerra: President, ; Owner-Operator,
- Mary Claire Whelan: Coordinator, New 黑料吃瓜网 Farmer Alliance
- Bryan Hurlburt: Commissioner, 黑料吃瓜网 Department of Agriculture
- Matthew Syrotiak: 4-H Alumni; Dairy Farmer
- Jen Cushman: 4-H Program Leader,
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