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Agriculture News

FOOD BANKS: USDA PROGRAM HELPED BUT BETTER WAYS TO MEET DEMAND –

The federal food box program initially faced questions because some of the companies that won contracts weren’t food distributors and the contracts didn’t always cover the final delivery costs that food banks incurred. Despite those concerns, officials at food banks said the federal food box program has undoubtedly helped. (Associated Press)

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FARMERS MORE AWARE OF RESPIRATORY ISSUES AND PROTECTIVE AIDS –

Because of the exposures farmers have in their everyday jobs — to grain dust, mold spores, animal dusts and chemicals — they are more likely to be susceptible to respiratory issues. In addition to these health concerns, it makes sense today that many farmers are worried about COVID-19 because people over age 65 are particularly susceptible to serious health issues if they contract the virus. (KMA)  

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