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Hansen releases report that West Virginia's farming potential could make state self-sufficient

Fellow(s): Evan Hansen

"According to our study, if West Virginians bought their fruits and vegetables from local farmers during the growing season, about $190 million would stay in the state instead of flowing beyond its borders," explained Downstream Strategies President Evan Hansen. "These locally spent dollars would circulate in the economy as farmers spend more at supply stores and on other goods and services."

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