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Agriculture In Alabama

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Agriculture is the leading industry in Alabama.
Agriculture and fields related to agriculture contribute $2.7 Billion to the state every year. Sustaining future generations of agriculture are important, to show its importance, a convention is held to inform people about sustaining agriculture for future generations. During the convention, you will learn the many ways that agriculture is important and how what you do in your daily lives pertains to agriculture. Technology plays a big role in sustaining agriculture. New technology is always being invented in hopes of sustaining agriculture for future generations. Plant genetics play a part in the development of new technology. Understanding plant genetics can and will help the process of developing

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