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Legislation “This is a great opportunity for family farmers and ranchers to create additional revenue
and market their meat, poultry, and cheeses to a larger market,” said NFU President Roger NFU Blog
Johnson. “This also gives consumers an opportunity to know the farmer they are
purchasing from and what practices he or she uses. It is a very transparent marketplace
Cooperation that benefits both producers and consumers.”
The website helps connect producers directly to consumers. Many consumers are unsure
of how to purchase directly from farms, and farmers and ranchers sometimes struggle to
find new customers.
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exactly what Home Grown Cow does,” said Home Grown Cow CEO John Aikman. “This Read More
opens up many new markets for family farmers and ranchers, providing them with
additional sources of revenue. At the same time, it offers consumers an opportunity to
know exactly where their food is coming from, so they can be more connected to their
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