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One leading candidate for agriculture secretary hails from Cleveland, has the backing of progressives and has worked for years to boost food stamp programs. Another is a former senator from farm-state North Dakota who has championed production agriculture and boasts of a voting record squarely in the middle.

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Stewart's Shops Launches Holiday Match Last year, customers donated $895,000 to the program, doubling to more than $1.79 million with the Stewart’s match.
Increase Profitability through a Co-Sourcing Strategy A case study illustrating the high costs when departmental staff regularly performs the work of another department.
Chobani Hosts Sixth Annual Community Giveaway – The event was held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Integrity Cost Consulting Welcomes New Employees Integrity Cost Consulting is excited to announce the addition of two new expert auditors. The auditors are former executives of major laundry and linen service companies.
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Northeast Dairy Magazine

The 4th Quarter Issue of Northeast Dairy Magazine is online now. This issue features NDFA and NDSA members celebrating historic milestones, an article on a landmark Supreme Court that shaped our industry, a timeline of the history of dairy, and much more.

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Tri Tank Corp

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Afgritech, LLC

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  • Reporting to General Manager & National Sales Manager 
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