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Bye, Local
Organic farmers in U.S. losing business to foreign growers |
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11 Oct 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Bye, Local Organic farmers in U.S. losing business to foreign growers Organic is seen as a niche that helps smaller American farmers endure, but a sizeable chunk of the organic foods sold in the U.S. are being sourced from overseas suppliers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that as much as $1.5 billion of organic food was imported in 2002, while perhaps $125 million worth was exported. Some food produ ... |
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