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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
Mary and Zachariah Ben were forced to use private lenders after a low-interest loan secured from the administration for their organic baby food business property stalled for months. This struggle highlights broader issues, as farmers are finding it difficult to get basic services from the depleted Agriculture Dept.
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