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Alico Inc. Identifies Canker Find in Isolated GroveCompany's In-House Inspectors Discover Early to Prevent Spread LA BELLE, Fla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alico, Inc., (NASDAQ:ALCO) one of the South's best-known agribusiness companies operating in Central and Southwest Florida, and with approximately 136,500 acres in real estate holdings, was informed on August 31, 2005, by the Florida

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CHS and CHS Foundation Announce Hurricane Relief Funds ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCP) and the independent CHS Foundation announced today plans to contribute a combined $100,000 to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and pledged matching funds for CHS system employees and member cooperatives who contribute to designated efforts."As individuals and as

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BASF Provides $1 Million in Aid to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BASF today announced that it will donate $1 million to agencies supporting Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts in the company's site communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas.In addition to direct cash donations, the company has established the BASF

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PA Department of Agriculture: Farmers Market Nutrition Program Deadline ApproachingAg Secretary Reminds Participants to Redeem Vouchers HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvanians participating in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) still have time to enjoy locally grown produce from their area farmers markets thanks to a joint effort by state and federal agencies.Agriculture

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Kew and Mars Scientists Review Evidence That Cocoa Could be a Model for Environmental, Social and Economic GrowthLONDON, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- In the first meeting of its kind, botanical scientists fromthe internationally renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew held a series ofdiscussions with key scientists from global food manufacturer, MarsIncorporated, to share scientific information and

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New Additions to American Seeds, Inc. Accelerate Growth in Monsanto's Regional Seed Company Approach ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company's (NYSE:MON) American Seeds, Inc. (ASI) subsidiary announced today it made five key strategic additions to its family of regional seed companies. The additions are expected to further bolster ASI's ability to help serve farmer-

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Syngenta Board Appointments BASEL, Switzerland, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Syngenta announced today that for health reasons, Heinz Imhof has decided to resign as Chairman of the Board.The Board has appointed Martin Taylor, currently Vice Chairman, as non-executive Chairman. Rupert Gasser has been appointed Vice Chairman.The Board would like to express its warmest thanks and appreciation to Heinz

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Delta and Pine Land Contributes to Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts SCOTT, Miss., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta and Pine Land Company (NYSE:DLP) ("D&PL"), a leading commercial breeder, producer and marketer of cotton planting seed, today announced a commitment of up to $100,000 for disaster relief. The company has made initial commitments of $20,000 to the Salvation Army

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Minneapolis Grain Exchange Announces Fiscal Year Volume Record MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) announced today that it has established a new fiscal year trading volume record. Trading volume totaled 1,451,150 contracts for the 2004-2005 fiscal year, which ended August 31. The previous record was set in 2004 when 1,377,934 contracts traded.August 2005

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Mosaic Update on Louisiana Operations PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced today that its Louisiana phosphate operations suffered only minor damage from Hurricane Katrina. This damage was mainly the loss of insulation at one of its plants, which is expected to be repaired within a week. These operations remain idle, however, due to a lack of

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BSE & OFFSPRING CULL COMPENSATION London, 1 September/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (373/05)issued by the Government News Network on 1 September 2005Joint announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairsand the National Assembly for Wales.Revised compensation rates applicable to the above schemes and effectivefor the month of

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Governor Rendell Announces $500,000 For Flood Protection in Lycoming CountyGrant to Rehabilitate Pumping Stations in South Williamsport Flood Protection System SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the award of $500,000 to assist with the reconstruction and repair of an essential component of the extensive flood protection system in the

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Remains a Constant Threat to EuropeEarly Warning and Control Need to be Improved Outside EU - EC Provides Euro 4.5 Million WASHINGTON and ROME, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Commission will step up its fight against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) by providing euro 4.5 million to the FAO European Commission for the Control of FMD (EUFMD). An agreement between the EC

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Monsanto Company Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Monsanto Company has pledged $1 million to support the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts focused on helping people with their needs as they begin to restore and rebuild their homes and communities.A donation of $750,000 to the National American Red Cross will help provide

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FMC Corporation Reaches Agreement to Sell Astaris Joint Venture PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and Solutia Inc. announced today the companies have reached an agreement to sell their 50/50 specialty phosphates joint venture, Astaris LLC, to Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL). Under the terms of the agreement, ICL will purchase substantially all of the assets

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Campina optimaliseert veredeling van Noordhollandse kaasZALTBOMMEL, Nederland, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- - Nieuwe opslag bij het nieuwe Campina bedrijf in Lutjewinkel; sluitingAlkmaar aangekondigd De internationale zuivelonderneming Campina gaat voor ruim EUR 7 miljoeninvesteren in de bouw van een eigen, moderne kaasveredeling en opslag voorNoordhollandse kaas in Lutjewinkel (Nederland).

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MGPI's Board Declares Dividend ATCHISON, Kan., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGPI) yesterday declared a dividend of fifteen cents ($0.15) per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 5, 2005 to stockholders of record as of September 20, 2005."We are very pleased to approve this dividend, which is

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Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.31 a share, payable November 1, 2005, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2005.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030326/JOHNDEERELOGO ) Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030326/

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Wild Birds Expected to Spread Bird Flu Virus FurtherCountries Along Migratory Routes of Wild Birds Should be on Alert - Emergency Preparedness Essential WASHINGTON and ROME, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadly strain of avian influenza that has hit several countries in Asia is likely to be carried over long distances along the flyways of wild water birds to the Middle East, Europe, South Asia and

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Love at the Grill: Insights for a Red-Hot Labor DayLabor Day Cookout Offers Clues on Romantic Potential, Says Relationship Expert NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Does he share the grilling duties? What does she put on her burger? According to relationship expert, Dennie Hughes, you can learn a lot about someone's romance potential by the steak they choose, the toppings they put on their

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High Profit Margins for Fertilizer Industry in 2004LONDON, August 31/PRNewswire/ -- Buoyant prices for nitrogen and potash fertilizers are reflected inhigher profits for the world fertilizer industry. A global study offertilizer company financial performance published by Integer Research hasrevealed that average operating profit margin for the top sixty fertilizerproducers reached 14% in 2004

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Three 'Ag-Venture' Agricultural Tours to Remember UNION, Ontario, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Join farmer/writer Bob Thomas on any one of three "ag-venture" agricultural tours: -- Downunder Australia: November 17 to December 4, 2005 Visit Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, Adelaide, Barossa wine valley, Bungaree Sheep Station, Murray River areas, Riverland & Sunraysia agri- districts,

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Florida Farm Bureau Hails Ruling in David Smith Case GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Rural landowners are cheering a judge's decision that confirms a Brevard County family's ownership of land it has farmed, paid taxes on and occupied for generations.A Brevard County Circuit Court judge ruled against the state's attempts to oust David Smith and his family from land that borders on Lake

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PA Agriculture Secretary To Attend Allentown Fair Awards CeremonyAgriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff will visit the Allentown Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., during their awards and scholarships presentations ceremony.Wolff will offer remarks as local residents exhibiting excellence in agriculture are honored and will tour the midway and

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Hurricane Katrina Aftermath: Keeping Food Safe During Flooding and Power Outages WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which has caused widespread flooding and power outages in Gulf Coast states. Distribution of this important public health information will help minimize the potential for

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DON'T DELAY APPLYING FOR ELS LAND NOT YET ON THE RURAL LAND REGISTER CAN BE ADDED LATER London, 30 August/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (367/05)issued by the Government News Network on 30 August 2005The Rural Development Service (RDS) reminded farmers today that they canstill submit Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) applications for the majorityof their

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BEEP, BEEP ... The USDA Food Safety Mobile is Coming to the Farm Progress ShowThe Food Safety Mobile is coming to the Farm Progress Show, Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2005. The USDA Food Safety Mobile is 35 feet long and serves as a "rolling billboard" for USDA's food safety efforts.Launched in 2003, the USDA Food Safety Mobile is sponsored by the U.S. Department of

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Orchid Cellmark Awarded Forensic DNA Testing Contract by Illinois State Police PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Orchid Cellmark Inc. (NASDAQ:ORCH), a leading worldwide provider of identity DNA testing services, today announced that it has been awarded an exclusive contract for the analysis of DNA casework by the Illinois State Police. Orchid Cellmark has successfully conducted

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ICL Fertilizers Securing Higher Potash Prices and Quantities: New 6-Month Supply Follow-On Agreements With Indian CustomersTEL AVIV, Israel, August 30/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Israel Chemicals Ltd. ("ICL" or the "ICL Group") (TASE: CHIM),a multinational fertilizer and specialty chemicals company, announced thatICL Fertilizers, one of its four operating divisions, has agreed to newsix-month

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PA AG Secretary Urges Farmers and Consumers to Prepare For Potential Impact of Hurricane Katrina HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff today encouraged farmers, particularly in Western Pennsylvania, to begin preparing for the potential of heavy rains and flooding related to Hurricane Katrina."Forecasters are predicting heavy rains and possible flooding for

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ADM to Present at the Prudential Equity Group 'Back-to-School' Consumer Conference DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) will participate in the Prudential Equity "Back-to-School" Consumer Conference on September 7, 2005. Chairman and Chief Executive, G. Allen Andreas, will be presenting.The ADM presentation will be Web cast live. The link to

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LESCO Appoints New Vice President to Support Service Center Growth CLEVELAND, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LESCO, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSCO), a leading provider of products for the professional green and pest control industries, today announced the hiring of Michael Poole as its Vice President, Real Estate & Store Planning. Since the beginning of 2003, LESCO has opened more than 60 new LESCO

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COLT Technologies Firma un Contrato Exclusivo de Fabricación con RGM Inc. por Cinco AñosAcuerdo anterior entre COLT y Electronic Coop (E-COOP) basado en Puerto Rico, queda anuladoSALT LAKE CITY y SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, 25 de Agosto /PR Newswire/ -- COLT Technologies(TM), un diseñador de tecnologías agrícolas inalámbricas basado en Salt Lake City, hoy anunció que ha firmado un contracto mundial

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State Fund to Disclose Broker Commissions to Policyholders SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will disclose broker commissions to policyholders beginning October 1, 2005. Insurance quotes and terms letters will display the commission rate paid to brokers for the placement of their workers' compensation policy with State Fund."State Fund

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American Stock Exchange Lists Common Stock of Bodisen Biotech Incorporated NEW YORK, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Stock Exchange(R) (Amex(R)) today listed the common stock of Bodisen Biotech, Incorporated, under the ticker symbol BBC.Bodisen Biotech, Inc. (the "Company" or "Bodisen") is incorporated in the state of Delaware and is headquartered in the Shaanxi Province of the People's

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Monsanto Company Announces Expiration and Settlement of Exchange Offer ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) announced today the expiration of its offer to exchange a new series of Senior Notes due 2025 for up to $400 million of its outstanding $800 million 7 3/8 percent Senior Notes due 2012, which were issued in 2002. The exchange offer expired at 5 p.m., EDT

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rod McLellan CompanyDeal strengthens growing media portfolio; Commitment to independent retailers MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded products for consumer lawn and garden care, announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Rod McLellan

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September Is California Wine CelebrationSecretary A. G. Kawamura Presents Governor's Proclamation to Vintners & Growers SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As California's wineries and growers begin their annual harvest, A.G. Kawamura, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, offered a fitting send off with release of a new proclamation by Governor Arnold

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Plaintiffs Must Pay Tyson's Trial Costs in Cattle Pricing Case; Court of Appeals Affirms Ruling on Tyson's Court Expenses MONTGOMERY, Ala., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed the exoneration of Tyson Fresh Meats in a cattle pricing case, has also ruled the plaintiffs must pay Tyson's court expenses, the company reported today.The three judge panel

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Tropical Storm Katrina: Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations in advance of Tropical Storm Katrina, which is predicted to impact the coast of Florida late today or early Friday. USDA is hopeful that this information will help minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages or

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Land O'Lakes Announces New Management Responsibilities ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Land O'Lakes, Inc. today announced new responsibilities for three senior executives, indicating the changes are part of a structured transition process leading up to the transfer of leadership from retiring President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jack Gherty to new President and CEO Chris

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COLT Technologies Signs Five-Year Worldwide Exclusive Manufacturing Contract With RGM Inc.Prior Manufacturing Agreement Severed Between COLT and Puerto Rico-based Electronic-Coop SALT LAKE CITY and PUERTO RICO, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- COLT Technologies(TM), a Salt Lake City-based developer of wireless agricultural technologies, today announced it has signed a five-year worldwide exclusive

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Pennsylvania Preserves 4,357 Acres, 37 Farms at August Board Meeting HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff chaired a meeting of the state farmland preservation board at the Department of Agriculture offices in Harrisburg. During the meeting, the board voted to adopt 37 farms covering 4,357 acres into the state's Farmland Preservation

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PA State Agriculture Secretary Elected to Federal Agricultural Committee; Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals, Animal Products HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that state Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff has been named to the federal Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Animals and Animal Products (ATAC). The

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Smithfield Packing to Consolidate Hog Processing; Will Convert Smithfield Facility to Value-added Pork OperationNew Office Building Planned SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Packing Company announced today that it will shift hog processing operations from its Smithfield South facility (formerly Smithfield Packing) to its Smithfield North (formerly Gwaltney) and Tar Heel, North

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Smithfield Foods Reports First Quarter Earnings SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE:SFD) today reported net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $49 million, or $.44 per diluted share, versus net income last year of $54.9 million, or $.49 per diluted share. Sales were $3 billion, compared to $2.7 billion last year.Results for the current

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DEFRA CONSULTS ON NEW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (AGRICULTURE) REGULATIONS London, 25 August/GNN/ -- DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS News Release (365/05)issued by the Government News Network on 25 August 2005Defra has launched a consultation on proposed new rules to help protect therural environment from agricultural damage.The proposed new EIA (Agriculture)

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Fund Kazakhstan: The Grain Terminal at the Baltic Sea to be LaunchedASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 25/PRNewswire/ -- - Now that the world market is undergoing a wheat crisisKazakhstan, with exports of 5 million tons of grain expected in 2005, isbecoming a major player. Access to the sea for this landlocked country inCentral Asia is nevertheless of prime importance. The new grain terminal

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/C O R R E C T I O N -- Midwest Dairy Association/In the news release, 52nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way Crowned, issued yesterday by Midwest Dairy Association over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the second paragraph, last sentence, should read "All of the contestants selected Carrie Hubbard, of Albert Lea, representing Freeborn County as Miss Congeniality," rather than "All of

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52nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way CrownedRebekah Dammann, of Lester Prairie, representing McLeod County Minnesota, was crowned the 52nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way during the coronation ceremony held at the State Fairgrounds August 24th. With the title of Princess Kay, Rebekah will serve as Minnesota's goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry along with the state's approximately 5,500 dairy

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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary to Participate in Crawford County Fair Awards PresentationPennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff will present awards during the Crawford County Fair's livestock exhibition on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, Route 77, Meadville. The Crawford fair is the largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania, and will be celebrating

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