The Adverse Wage Rate math is not adding up, Michigan farmers and politicians argue

When it comes to the Adverse Wage Rate, some argue that the math is not adding up.

The Michigan Farm Bureau gives us a look at how one lawmaker is offering help to specialty growers.

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