American Sugar Alliance Forms Young Farmer Advisory Board

Randall Weiseman May 15, 2012 Florida, Specialty Crops, Sugar

The American Sugar Alliance has formed a Young Farmer Advisory Board to advise the industry on strengthening policies and encouraging new sugar farmers to enter the business.

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