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8. Well, this is not a FAFO situation. Farmers knew exactly what the issues were and what...

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 10:03 AM

Apr 22

...they were getting policy-wise. They--more than most people merely working in an industry--know pretty directly how policies affect them. They are also a segment that is quite prone to buy into the culture wars. I struggle to feel sorry for them.

https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/09/16/how-ohio-farmers-are-sizing-up-the-2024-race/

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Ohio farmers fear long trade war, face uncertainty, rising costs [View all] Diamond_Dog Apr 22 OP

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