These fruit farmers will have this opportunity as a result of the latest farm bill changes. Cherry growers across Michigan may soon have the opportunity to buy crop insurance following the passing of the Farm Bill, which is a piece of legislation that is worth almost a trillion dollars. According to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, “Right now, the tart cherry farmers have zero (crop insurance).” This year has been a devastating one for many of the cherry farmers across the country, starting right at the beginning of the growing season,…
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