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2016-10-03T17:59:32-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/39a/20161003130641001_hd.jpgAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined a new report showing growth in the organic products industry. The report showed that in 2014 “bio-based” ethanol, textiles, and cleaning supply products contributed $393 billion and 4.2 million jobs to the U.S. economy. He said that this economic sector was crucial to bringing jobs to rural America and reducing the nation’s carbon footprint.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined a new report showing growth in the organic products industry. The report showed that in 2014… read more
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined a new report showing growth in the organic products industry. The report showed that in 2014 “bio-based” ethanol, textiles, and cleaning supply products contributed $393 billion and 4.2 million jobs to the U.S. economy. He said that this economic sector was crucial to bringing jobs to rural America and reducing the nation’s carbon footprint. close
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