03/14/2017
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"One of the other aspects of the work that we do that really isn't tailored to fit specialty or organic crops is our farm loan programs, and we are working very diligently with those groups to try to f..."
"I am well aware not only of the benefits of our agriculture to our community and our country, but also the many, many challenges faced by that number one industry in the number one agricultural state ..."
"I want to focus on something in regards to what you mentioned in your introduction about rural designation."
"one of the growing challenges, especially in my state, is the everchanging landscape due to the climate crisis."