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USDA To Launch High Tunnel Pilot Study to Increase Availability of Locally-grown
Foods
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan
announces a new 3-year, 38-state pilot project under the 'Know Your
Farmer, Know Your Food' initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels
- also known as hoop houses - to increase the availability of locally
grown produce in a conservation-friendly way.
News release. Video:
USDA Hoop Houses at
the White House.
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