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Economist: Farmers will adapt if policymakers let them innovate

08/11/22 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker
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UC Davis Agricultural Economist Daniel Sumner saluted farmers for remaining strong and resilient by adapting and warned lawmakers to give agriculture the space to innovate.
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Brad Hooker
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Agri-Pulse West