The deputy secretary of USDA says disaster recovery is an essential role of the federal government. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, Xochitl Torres Small said farmers and ranchers aren’t able to plan for every possible impact from natural disasters. “Those impacts might include losing your home, losing your business, and if you’re a […]
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