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>>USDA Wants to Support Suburban, Urban Farmers  
 
 
(Undated) -- As the country sees significant losses in food producers over the past 40 years, the federal government hopes new farmers will emerge and you don't have to be in rural Virginia to farm. Rebecca Hughes explains.

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US Ag Secrectary Tom Vilsack says the USDA offers Urban Farm Service Agency offices where you can find support.

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He says investments in suburban and urban farming efforts include financial awards.

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He adds that you don't need a lot of land to produce high-quality ag products. Learn more at farmers dot gov.  
 
 
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Posted: 07/24/2024 10:11:36 ET ATL

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