Trump Pledged a ‘Golden Age’ for Farmers, but They Can’t Access Help

Trump pledged a ‘Golden Age’ for farmers, but they can’t access help

For farmers across the country, the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts have resulted in unreturned voicemails and signs on locked local Department of Agriculture doors warning visitors of staffing shortages. The resources they used to rely on for conservation programs — reauthorized in the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act — have become frustratingly difficult to access. President Donald Trump made big promises to American …

Trump Pledged a ‘Golden Age’ for Farmers. They Can’t Access Help.

Farmers are struggling with difficult conditions and high costs associated with the Iran war. Mike Stewart/AP PhotoGabe Arveson, a farmer in Polk County, Minnesota, used to be able to easily contact his local Department of Agriculture service center when he needed help. Now he can't.For farmers across the country, the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts have resulted in unreturned voicemails and signs on locked office doors warning vis…

Trump pledged a ‘Golden Age’ for farmers. They can’t access help

For farmers across the country, the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts have resulted in unreturned voicemails and signs on locked local Department of Agriculture doors warning visitors of staffing shortages. The resources they used to rely on for conservation programs — reauthorized in the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act — have become frustratingly difficult to access. President Donald Trump made big promises to American …