Becky Carlson, who operates a 1,300-acre farm with her husband in Leelanau County, says she received approval for a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant in January that was intended to fund housing and transportation for migrant laborers. But in March, Carlson learned through another grant recipient — not the government — that the program had been quietly frozen nationwide.
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Michigan Farmer Blames Trump Administration's DOGE Program for Frozen USDA Grant
Farmers across the U.S. face uncertainty after a federal labor grant program is unexpectedly paused without explanation
Apr 10, 2025









