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Georgia Wildlife Federation Ginkgo Bioworks Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development Council , Inc. We write to express our gratitude for your efforts to advance the 2024 farm bill within your jurisdictions and to seek your continued support for passing this critical legislation before the end of the year.
Related ATTRA Resources: Soil Topic Area Livestock Topic Area Grazing Topic Area This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA RuralDevelopment. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
Related ATTRA Resources: Soil Topic Area Livestock Topic Area Grazing Topic Area This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA RuralDevelopment. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.
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