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To stay on the farm, more and more farmers are working extra jobs

Nov 27, 2024
Roughly 85% of farm families rely on another part-time or full-time job to stay in business, according to the USDA.
It's been a difficult year for Michigan cherries. Heavy spring rain destroyed much of the crop, prompting the governor of Michigan to call for federal relief for cherry growers.
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