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        <news:name>Farm to Recipes</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-07-04T07:44:50.780Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Micro-farms Boost Local Economies, But Scaling Remains a Hurdle</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A thriving urban micro-farm in Oakland, California, supplying fresh produce to local families, highlighting community food access and economic benefits.</image:caption>
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