11/30/2011
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"I think we are all part of a great farm team, and when we are working together, every American family benefits, and the rural economy benefits."
"One of the ways of making it more resilient is to create local and regional opportunities."
"We at USDA are focused on trying to insert and encourage that type of circular economy to be more prevalent in rural areas across the United States."
"There is an opportunity to work together. I believe that wholeheartedly."