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John Hoeven: There are over 80,000 American Indian or Alaska Native producers in farming and ranching, and they generate over $3.5…

On the recordJuly 25, 2023
There are over 80,000 American Indian or Alaska Native producers in farming and ranching, and they generate over $3.5 billion in ag sales each year.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven highlights the economic impact of Native producers in agriculture.

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