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Stephen Starr in Darke county, Ohio

RFK Jr’s vow to ban syrup sows concern among corn farmers in Trump heartland

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Kennedy (left) has vowed to ban high fructose corn syrup and seed oils, a move that would significantly reduce demand for a host of crops. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images

In the farms and fields of Darke and Shelby counties in western Ohio, Donald Trump enjoys near-unfettered support. In the 5 November election, more than 80% of voters here backed the president-elect – the highest rates of any counties in Ohio.

But western Ohio is also prime corn growing ground, and with Robert F Kennedy Jr Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, many here may find themselves struggling if Kennedy is allowed to reshape America’s food industry to his liking.

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