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Northern US farmers are coming into the harvest season, and agricultural fairs are fun destinations to celebrate the late summer season. Join in! Become amazed at the largest pumpkin. Marvel at the varieties of local apples. Taste samples of maple syrup or home-churned butter. Judge for yourself which sheep have the best lines and fleece. Eat some clam cakes, roasted corn on the cob, peach cobbler, or poutine. But, while you’re having a good ole time, you may hear the growers and ranchers and harvesters behind the ropes, mulling over farm issues and the tenuous viability of their livelihoods.
In 2024, farm issues have arisen in discussions at the federal level as the election for US President nears. Democratic candidate for President and current US Vice President Kamala Harris chose a running mate, Governor Tim Walz, from a major farming state. Harris’ decision comes …