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Fighting For SW Michigan Farmers

Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District is home to the world’s hardest working agricultural producers. It’s not just in spirit either. Specialty crop operations are extremely labor-intensive with nearly 40 percent of total cash expenses spent on just labor. Our local agricultural industry drives our regional economy, feeds families throughout our nation, and is recognized across the globe. Sadly, too many family farms in Michigan and across the nation are on the brink due to soaring input costs.

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