Candidates offer few details on ag policy

Tim Kenyon
Oct 31, 2024
Oct 31, 2024

2024 presidential candidates — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are running for the office of president.

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More farm policy specifics would help voters understand what the future might bring with the election of former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.

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