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Eating local is easy to do in the fall…

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Some great learning opportunities this fall…

1. Growing Places, a non-credit course designed to help people explore the possibilities – and realities – of owning or expanding an agricultural business, will be offered by the Women’s Agricultural Network (WAgN) in Middlebury beginning on October 13. Additional … Continue reading

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USDA Secretary Unveils 2007 Farm Bill Proposals

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2007 – Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today unveiled the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2007 farm bill proposals. The more than 65 proposals correspond to the 2002 farm bill titles with additional special focus areas, including specialty crops, … Continue reading

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