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Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted Podcast Episode Four: The Financialization of Agriculture with David Muth from Alternative Equity Advisors
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Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted Podcast Episode Two: A Bright Future for Agriculture with Phil Ward, CEO of Oregon Future Farmers of America
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