WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the first-ever report on USDA's role advancing agroforestry. "Agroforestry: USDA Reports to America" details how agroforestry practices are helping farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment and increase profits.
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