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On the recordJuly 16, 2019
The organic sector offers an opportunity for our farmers and ranchers to invest in their operations, seek a premium on their products, and meet a growing consumer demand.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett discusses the benefits of the organic sector for farmers and consumer demand.

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