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Farmers Hurt by Funding Freeze Sue Trump Administration for Climate Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun releasing funding for renewable energy grants after a freeze by the Trump Administration, causing uncertainty for grant recipients.
Farmers can voluntarily revise their projects to align with new policies announced by the Department of Agriculture.
Ara Lynn, a farmer, stated that delays in funding have caused financial strain, as she anticipates reimbursement for already-built solar arrays.
Farmers have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration, claiming the funding freeze violates constitutional authority and adversely affects small business owners.

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Reuters Has An Article About The Effect Of Trump's Funding Cuts On WV Farmers. Not A FAFO Story.

I want to highlight a well written article from Reuters dealing with the impact of Trump’s funding cuts and budget freezes on some WV farmers. Instead of interviewing your typical MAGA farmer, Reuters interviewed a young farmer by the name of Yates who...

2 days ago·United States

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After USDA funding freeze, Colorado farmers brace for tariffs - The Chronicle

Eric GalatasPublic News Service Colorado farmers and ranchers are feeling frustrated and concerned since the Trump administration froze U.S. Department of Agriculture funding. Mike Lavender,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Trump administration cancels clean energy grants as it prioritizes fossil fuels

The Trump administration is terminating grants for two clean energy projects and roughly 300 others funded by the Department of Energy are in jeopardy as the president prioritizes fossil fuels.

3 days ago·United States

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nhpr

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Renewable energy grants for rural businesses unfrozen after weeks of uncertainty

Grant awardees will be offered the chance to “voluntarily revise” their projects to align them with Trump Administration policies. But if they choose not to, processing will still continue.

3 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Daily Yonder

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Q&A: Does USDA's Spending Freeze Undermine the Legitimacy of a Government Contract?

Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a rural thinker, creator, or doer. Like what you see here? You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article and receive more conversations like this in your inbox each week.Jonathan Coppess is no stranger to federal farm policy. He served as the administrator of the Farm Service Agency of…

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Clean energy funding freeze leaves rural farmers in financial limbo

Thousands of farmers and rural business owners across Republican districts face financial strain after the U.S. Department of Agriculture paused renewable energy grants and ordered applicants to revise proposals to align with President Trump’s fossil fuel-focused agenda. Ames Alexander and Mario Alejandro Ariza report for Floodlight in partnership with Joe Engleman at Barn Raiser. In short: The USDA has halted disbursement of over 6,000 grants …

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