Michigan ag budget moves forward in Senate with funds for meat processing and local food programs

Members of the Michigan Senate Appropriations Subcommittee say their bipartisan agriculture budget aims to support farmers while addressing consumer price concerns. During Wednesday’s meeting, Democratic Chair John Cherry said dedicating $4 million from the state’s Dairy and Food Safety Fund would help expand access to local meat. “We have increasing costs for meat, particularly, that […]

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