Kitty O'Neil

4 weeks ago | northcountrypublicradio.org | Kitty O'Neil |Monica Sandreczki |Catherine Wheeler

This time of year, many farmers in the North Country are starting seeds in their greenhouses or preparing to get seeds in the ground. Maple producers will soon wrap up tapping for sap. Livestock farmers may soon have new lambs and calves to care for. As they prepare for the upcoming season, many farmers are also grappling with how to budget under threats to cut USDA staff and federal farm funding.