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Maine Potato Farmers Face Uncertain Times In What Is Already An Uncertain Business
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:06:45
Publish Date: 2020-05-21 16:28:38
Description: About 60 percent of the potatoes produced in Maine and around the country are grown to supply the food service industries. But with everything from school cafeterias to sports concessions to in-flight meals canceled, potato farmers are facing uncertain times in what is already an uncertain business. And many say that they are discouraged by what they are being offered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a federal aid package .
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