Mecklenburg farmers: Funds are a must
charlotte.com     May 20, 2008            

The farm bill evokes pastoral images in remote parts of the country.But the $307 billion spending plan passed last week contains money earmarked for even the most urban of counties -- including Mecklenburg County.The bill includes a $10.3 billion increase for nutrition programs, including food... [read full story]                

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