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9th Annual Organic Commodities & Livestock Conference February 7, 2019
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NCDA&CS Offers Farmers Reimbursements for Food Safety Expenses
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Post Farm Bill: FDA Still Regulates CBD Products
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Fire Ant Quarantine Area Expanding
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Farmland Preservation Grants Available Through NCDA&CS
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