Family Farm Fights Back Amid Economic Strain
Mike Wright often drives 275 miles to Milwaukee for work while his wife Debbie and their daughters manage a struggling dairy farm in Taylor County. A recent farm visit by Congressman Obey and others highlighted local farm problems as the couple battles selenium deficiency in cattle, falling milk prices, and mounting bills, with neighbors sharing duties to keep the operation alive until winter.
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Milwaukee
David Obey
Senate
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Wright Place
Anat Beadles
Mr. Wright
Ificy
Wrights
Taylor County
Andy Hager
Mike
Allan Beadles
Green
Debbie
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Box 139
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