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Most of us in
Rappahannock County, certainly everyone who farms, knows it isn’t an easy way to earn a living. Need proof?
Not long ago, there were over 40 commercial orchards here; there are now about six. Cattle raising has its ups (nowt and (mostly) downs. We’re hurting, and not because we’re lazy or afraid of work! We don’t want a handout, but we sure could use some help!
The coming election offers some hope: The Rural Virginia Prosperity Commission, a group working to improve
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