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<p>B.J. Leggett at (979)862-1926 or <a href="mailto:Bruce.Leggett@ag.tamu.edu">Bruce.Leggett@ag.tamu.edu</a></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Resources for Veteran Farmers &amp; Ranchers</h2>
<p>Check out the video of Erin Kimbrough and B.J. Leggett&#8217;s presentation for the AgrAbility Virtual National Training Workshop on Resources for Veteran Farmers/Ranchers.</p>
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