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Farm Facts:

USDA Study Underscores Value of Inland Waterways to U.S. Agriculture

By Michael J. Toohey

On August 28, U.S. Secretary of Agri- state highways. Our inland waterway system is the largest culture Sonny Perdue and Assistant Sec- in the world and provides jobs that strengthen American retary of the Army (ASA) for Civil Works communities and the nation as a whole. This invaluable

R.D. James toured Mel Price Locks and system is aging; the Corps of Engineers diligently addresses

Dam in Alton, Illinois, and held a Town the systems maintenance needs with resources provided to

Hall Meeting to discuss the importance ensure ef