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On the recordJune 7, 2023
I introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act that would, among other things, increase the cost-share payments for some of our underrepresented groups trying to get into farming.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
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Welch discusses legislation to support underrepresented farmers entering the organic market.

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