date:Apr 02, 2013
nditions were so terrible that Gov. Rick Snyder declared a disaster for farmers and opened up millions in low-interest loans and crop insurance to growers in 82 of the state's 83 counties.
Lingering effects
For many farmers, last year's losses were a tough blow.
We lost everything. We had no income last year after we paid our bills, said Jan Upston, who owns Wasem Fruit Farm in Milan with her husband Bruce. She said they were able to absorb the losses without relying on a loan, but they need