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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
A strong agriculture sector is key to strong rural communities, supporting 9.2 percent of jobs in the economy.
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Tom Vilsack
Democratic · Iowa
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Vilsack emphasizes the importance of agriculture for job support in rural communities.

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