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'Turning their backs' on farmers: Swing state gov. berates Trump as he reneges on promises

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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers berated the administration of President Donald Trump for “trying to walk back promises to Wisconsin ’s farmers and producers” Evers urged the administration to restore the 2025 Local Food Purchase Assistance program.

Over the past two years , 289 Wisconsin farmers took part in the program, distributing $4 million worth of food products.

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