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Heath Shuler: “Since the first establishment in 1973, the Farm Bill has bolstered countless family farms and sparked a boom in…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
Since the first establishment in 1973, the Farm Bill has bolstered countless family farms and sparked a boom in production in critical staples ranging from corn to cotton.
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Heath Shuler
North Carolina

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Shuler highlights the Farm Bill's positive impact on family farms and staple crop production.

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