Anna Jones-Crabtree and her husband operate a dryland organic farm in Montana, where federal grants have been vital for their sustainability. However, recent actions by the U.S. government, particularly the Trump administration, to freeze significant grants have created intense difficulties for farmers relying on financial support for regenerative agriculture. The situation is exacerbated by market instability and a reduction in local USDA staff, hindering on-the-ground support for necessary farming projects, creating what Jones-Crabtree describes as a 'perfect storm' of challenges for farmers and ranchers.
We're in a tight spot. Combine that with the markets right now, and this is unprecedented. It's a perfect storm.
The damage done to farmers and ranchers by grants frozen or ended by the Department of Government Efficiency is compounded by the loss of local staff at the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Services Administration (FSA) offices that have traditionally provided on-the-ground support for projects.
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