Jim McGovern actually said...

"I think it is going to be important for us as we look forward to try to develop what is called a circular economy, in which the wealth is created and stays in rural areas."

"One of the ways of making it more resilient is to create local and regional opportunities."

"There is an opportunity to work together. I believe that wholeheartedly."

"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."