Can America Re-Shore Produce? | Damian Mason
Damian Mason - The Business of Agriculture
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Can the United States re-shore fresh produce production to improve food security, public health, and supply chain resilience? In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Zeb Portanova, CEO of Agricultural Scientific, about America’s growing agricultural trade deficit, the risks of foreign produce dependence, and why domestic tomato production matters for national security. With more than $300 million committed to fresh, local, organic production, Zeb explains the investment case for rebuilding U.S. specialty crop capacity and creating a healthier, more secure food system.
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