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America’s Growing Dependence On Imports
The United States Has Seen A Long-term Decline In Its Fruit And Vegetable Production, With A Corresponding Drop In The Number Of Farms Dedicated To These Crops. Despite Having Nearly A Billion Acres Of Farmland And A Population Of 330 Million, The Country Increasingly Relies On Imports To Meet Its Food Demands. This Trend Is Particularly Notable In Fresh Produce, With 60% Of Fruits And 38% Of Vegetables Being Imported, Mainly From Mexico.
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