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On the recordMarch 1, 2010
I commend you for your focus on local food initiatives and urge you to continue to really push that Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food effort.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin praises local food initiatives and encourages continued support for them.

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