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I would like to know how those programs benefit local farming.

I am wondering if you could provide us any insight into measuring the impact of USDA programs.

I am very interested in how USDA programs overall benefit local farmers.

I see peppers on the shelf that are local supermarkets from foreign countries.

I would suggest for the local grown, local farm to school effort, one of our problems in the region I represent is processing.

I would just like to suggest that you take a serious look at that and review that program.

I know the WIC Farmers' Market Coupon Program functions at some level in my area, but I don't know how much.

With your power at USDA, I would really challenge you to consider some pilot counties, and to think about your programs and their impact on local agriculture.