At Happy Hollow Farm in Missouri, Liz Graznak cultivates organic vegetables and contributes to local food distribution programs aimed at aiding low-income families and schools. A substantial portion of her revenue is tied to federal programs that recently faced elimination, sparking concerns about the viability of her farm. The Agriculture Secretary labeled these programs as nonessential, overlooking their vital role in supporting local agriculture and community nutrition, leaving Ms. Graznak anxious about her debt and the future of her farm’s growth.
My farm production has more than doubled in size in the last two and a half to three years because of these programs and this income, Ms. Graznak said.
Now, Ms. Graznak fears that her small farm is at risk. Like many farmers, she relies on loans, and she worries about how to make payments on the $750,000 she owes.
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