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2022-04-25 Economy
Farms face long-term challenges as production costs continue to skyrocket, fifth-generation farmer says
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Posted by Skidmark 2022-04-25 08:09|| || Front Page|| [8 views ]  Top

#1 Many farmers I've talked to are stopping. Too many negatives to overcome. So you start your day and think how much will I lose today. Many small farmers have had husband and wife working full time jobs just to keep the farm going.
Posted by Dale 2022-04-25 14:41||   2022-04-25 14:41|| Front Page Top

#2  Many small farmers have had husband and wife working full time jobs just to keep the farm going.

Not a new thing, Dale. Way back in the 1980s when I was involved in new-ing and improving toothpaste, half the staff of the company’s Iowa City factory gave up the idea of sleep during planting and harvesting seasons.
Posted by trailing wife 2022-04-25 23:24||   2022-04-25 23:24|| Front Page Top

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