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‘USDA’ Category
December 20th, 2009 | 
Author: From the WCSH6.com Web site, quoted from the AP article:
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative will look at plastic-covered hoop houses, which are low greenhouse-like structures that allow farmers to extend their growing season.
“As part of the 3-year project, the USDA is offering financial assistance to farmers so they can erect some hoop houses on their properties. The agency hopes to verify the effectiveness of hoop houses in reducing pesticide use, keeping nutrients in the soil, extending the growing season and increasing a farm’s yield.”
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