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EPA Attempts To Limit Amish And Mennonite Pesticide Use

A sign in Lancaster, PA. Photo courtesy of welcome-to-lancaster-county.com
A sign in Lancaster, PA. Photo courtesy of welcome-to-lancaster-county.com

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Rich Hill, Mo. – March is typically when the outdoor planting season starts for Amish and Mennonite farmers in Missouri. But this year, many of these farmers may be exploring ways to farm using more environmentally-conscious methods. KCUR's Alex Smith reports.

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