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            "text": "Did you know that Kentucky has over 119,132 farmers and 69,425 farms, 97% of which are family-owned, with 51.2% of the land used as cropland? (NASS-USDA, 2022) Traditional farmers have been relying on the rhythm of the soil, sun and seasons, where fertile soil had fed generations, the sun had nurtured their crops, and the seasons had dictated their way of farming. They lived by this cycle, planting and harvesting at nature's mercy until rapid population growth, urbanization and climate change challenges shifted the agricultural landscape. Despite these challenges, the demand for food continues to rise and this situation requires new farming practices that ensure sustainability."
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