Laurel Smith, owner of Here & Now Farm in Wellington, said her operation has been directly impacted by the discontinuation of some federal programs.

Laurel Smith says federal funding cuts to some programs have made it harder for her to feed her community with fresh, local produce. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.

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