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USDA Secretary Perdue:

Upstate Farms Important

During a surprise visit to Chobani’s yogurt plant in West Edmeston yesterday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonnie Perdue emphasized the importance of farming to New York State’s economy. The visit following testimony before the House Agriculture Committee in February where, in under questioning by U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19th, Perdue said the USDA has no responsibility to support Upstate farms if they were too small to be financially viable.  At Chobani, an international farm-product success story, Perdue appeared on a panel with U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica.  (Photo courtesy WKTV)

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