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            "text": "At the conference, Kentucky State also continued its commitment to reaching women who are principal farm operators. Throughout the year, Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Program prioritized reaching and serving more women who are principal operators of their farm or agribusinesses. On the first day of the conference, one of the tracks was for women in agriculture. The track featured presentations on small ruminant production, nutrition, and growing flowers."
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