Some organic fruit growers can now protect their crops with more specific crop insurance options from USDA. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “We’re trying to be able to be in a position to support specialty crop growers in a more meaningful way.” “This is just another step,” he says. “We’ve had […]
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