Ruin and Devastation to America's Lifeblood

United States
April 20, 2025 10:51am CST
The American Farmers are very concerned. Things have not been going great for the last 10 years..I pulled that out of my limited knowledge of this, but it is clear to me that farms are being ravaged by policies as well as climate. For instance, in my locale, a popular farm food supply site has near to closing down. They had lovely farm fresh foods and were at one time, thriving. Sad. Well, let's see how this pans out. No wonder prices are going up and many farms are being closed down. How are farms where you live, what shape are they in, do you know?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/farmers-trump-tariffs-bailout-extreme-weather?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Plain%20Text%3A%20Food%20news%20of%20the%20week%20-%204-18&_kx=C0D5DIV7jEplVNqgBoep3-hfXVGDuua_7AhQbYvcL0k.TJ3zyk
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10 responses
@Juliaacv (53169)
• Canada
20 Apr
Nope, the tariffs will not help any sector here in Canada, and farming is no different. It is sad to know that the backbone of our country, our family farms, are facing the financial uncertainty that they are.
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• United States
20 Apr
Very sad.
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@Neil43 (3813)
21 Apr
I understand your concerns about the state of farming and the challenges farmers are facing. It’s disheartening to hear about the decline of local farms, especially ones that used to thrive. Here in my area, many farms are also struggling due to a combination of rising costs, changing weather patterns, and market pressures. Some have pivoted to different crops or adopted new practices to adapt, but it's a tough road. It really impacts our food system and local economies when these farms can't operate sustainably. Have you noticed any initiatives or support programs in your community that might help?
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• United States
7h
Oh my Neil..it is a mess
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• United States
7h
@Dreamerby Oh dear Aparna
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@Dreamerby (7896)
• Calcutta, India
22 Apr
The same scenario here
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@celticeagle (173450)
• Boise, Idaho
20 Apr
Yes, even locally, prices are up. I am ready for an impeachment myself.
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@Dreamerby (7896)
• Calcutta, India
22 Apr
That's really sad...inflation...bleak times ahead
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@celticeagle (173450)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Apr
@Dreamerby .......I don't look forward to the next few years and devastation left.
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• United States
7h
It really is the end
@much2say (57453)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Apr
I don't know how our local farms are actually doing, but I do know a lot of farmers in our state and nation are impacted greatly right now (or will be) with what's going on .
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• United States
7h
Yes so I read
@andriaperry (118749)
• Anniston, Alabama
21 Apr
It's a not sure moment here.
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• United States
7h
Yes Angie that seems to be the case a lot everywhere.
@Kandae11 (56246)
21 Apr
Pray that things will get better.
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• United States
7h
Yes Kandase only God can stand in the gap.
@allknowing (144304)
• India
21 Apr
I hope this goverment is not just for the rich as it is happening here in India They just pretend to help the poor but that is not the case
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• United States
7h
Yes pretend I know what you mean.
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@RasmaSandra (84185)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Apr
If prices keep rising then the best I can ever do is stick to all kinds of frozen foods,
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• United States
6h
Yes for me it will be cans of tuna.
@JudyEv (351327)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr
Small farmers here tend to get bought up by bigger corporations. It's pretty tough for farmers in Australia. Our export trade is being affected but not always by outside influences.
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• United States
24 Apr
What do you export most do you know Judy?
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• United States
7h
@JudyEv And that lovely Old Croc cheese that I can no longer afford
@JudyEv (351327)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
@RebeccasFarm Mineral fuels and ores, then gems, meat and cereals.
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@Dreamerby (7896)
• Calcutta, India
22 Apr
That's disheartening... things are really bleak in every aspect now-a-days.
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• United States
6h
Yes what a sad shame.
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