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2、FFAFarmer LeadersOFA Committee MembersMike Appel,Three Springs Farm,OKJesse Buie,Ole Brook Organics,MSLinley Dixon,Adobe House Farm,COASSISTANCE FORORGANIC DAIRY FARMERSOFA Farm Bill PrioritiesORGANIC INTEGRITYMAKE USDA PROGRAMSWORK FOR ORGANICFARMERSINCREASING ORGANICINFRASTRUCTUREWORKING WITH ALLI
3、ES TO BUILD A BETTER FOOD SYSTEMCONSERVATIONORGANIC RESEARCHIn-District Meeting with Rep MillerRenee and Joe Ramunni and familyCounty Line Family Farm,OHIn Partnership with OEFFAGreat opportunities exist for organic farmer andNRCS goals to work hand in hand!Utilize community partners and targeted ou
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