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Smaller farmers are ‘left out’ of aid programs

06/03/20 9:35 AM By Brad Hooker
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California’s small-scale specialty crop growers are feeling frustrated and left out by the “lack of inclusion” among federal aid programs.
KEYWORDS California Farm Bureau Federation Community Alliance with Family Farmers direct payments Economic Injury Disaster Loans Farmers to Families Food Box Hmong farmers minority farmers PPP United Fresh Produce Association
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Brad Hooker
Sacramento Bureau Chief,
Agri-Pulse West