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21 hours agoSome farmers lobby for more federal support as others lose faith in the government
Despite the Trump administration's recent $12 billion bailout, a turbulent year is prompting some farmers to question their reliance on government assistance and programs. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Last week, the Trump administration announced 12 billion in relief for farmers impacted by tariffs. That is just one reason the year has been difficult for American farms. As NPR's Anusha Mathur reports, some farmers are lobbying for more support, others are losing faith that government is the solution.
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