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David Scott: “Access to capital is the biggest challenge beginning farmers face when looking to start their own operation.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
Access to capital is the biggest challenge beginning farmers face when looking to start their own operation.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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David Scott highlights the financial barriers for new farmers entering agriculture.

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