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Urban Agriculture A Growing Priority For USDA
Urban Agriculture A Growing Priority For USDA
Urban Agriculture A Growing Priority For USDA
During the month of March, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about efforts to grow what farming means in the United States, and beyond. "We're expanding the notion of agriculture.  That it just doesn't have to happen in a rural area, they can happen in a big city, too." ...
Washington Lawmakers Look To Increase Gas Tax
Washington Lawmakers Look To Increase Gas Tax
Washington Lawmakers Look To Increase Gas Tax
The Democrat majority in Washington has introduced legislation that could increase the state gas tax, making it the highest in the country at 67.4 cents a gallon. The proposal calls for an 18-cent increase a gallon in the state’s gas tax, increasing the price by 10 cents a gallon this year and another eight cents a gallon in 2022. ...
Feds Look To Target Drug Fighting Efforts
Feds Look To Target Drug Fighting Efforts
Feds Look To Target Drug Fighting Efforts
When the federal government looks at fighting drug trafficking, location is one of the most important conversation points. White House Drug Czar, Jim Carroll, said HIDAs (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas) targets places where the most drug trafficking takes place ...