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Farmers Face Crisis: Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Output

Published 1 week, 6 days ago
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Connecticut farmers, including Billy Collins of Fair Weather Growers, are grappling with astronomical fuel and fertilizer costs due to geopolitical tensions, threatening their livelihoods and the nations food supply. Collins faces a 30% fuel bill increase and soaring fertilizer prices, while dealing with recent flood losses. Nationwide, farmers are struggling with disaster losses and uncertain market prices. Relief efforts are slow, and global shortages may lead to reduced crop output, potentially impacting grocery bills.

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