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The Partial Observer by Brett Patrick

New York Farmers Need Conservation Funding in Farm Bill

Although many think of the bright lights of the Big Apple when they think of New York, the Empire State has much to offer beyond Manhattan’s bustling island. This often overlooked facet of the Empire State is not merely a backdrop to the urban spectacle but a vital cornerstone of our nation’s agricultural landscape. Specifically, New York is home to 7 million acres of farmland, which feed the rest of our country.

This year, we must heed the call of New York’s farmers and lend them the support they so urgently require from Congress.

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