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Archive Home > 2007 > April > 10 > Big farms in region could lose subsidies

Big farms in region could lose subsidies

Farm bill would divert money toward smaller operations

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
April 10, 2007

WASHINGTON - As Richard Avila found out, Monday was a bad day to put out irrigation lines in Jefferson County.

"So far today we had sunshine this morning, and then we've had rain, snow and wind," Avila said.

As owner of one of Jefferson County's larger farms, Avila has more lines to....

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