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On the recordApril 2, 2014
The fact that we have expanded local and regional food system market opportunities allows smaller operators and producers access to farming, which is why we have seen a slight increase in people farming under the age of 35.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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David Scott discusses the positive trend in young farmers due to expanded market opportunities.

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