Perdue Discusses Citrus, Organics and NAFTA

Dan May 18, 2017 Citrus, Organic, Trade

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New Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue testified before the House Agriculture Committee Wednesday, and was asked various questions from those who serve on that committee. One of those was Darren Michael Soto from Orlando, Florida, the U.S. Representative for Florida’s 9th district. Congressman Soto asked Perdue about citrus greening.

Congressman Soto also asked Perdue about organics and NAFTA.

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