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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 02 > Leaving the farm richer or poorer?

Leaving the farm richer or poorer?

U.S. agriculture interests split over offset plan

By Margery A. Gibbs / The Bulletin
September 2, 2009

OMAHA, Neb. — Climate change legislation before Congress could be an economic godsend to farmers and ranchers. Or it could be an enormous financial burden.

It depends on whom you ask, and not even farmers and ranchers agree on the matter.

Those who are against the bill say it would lead to....

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