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The two Americas: Urban vs rural/suburban

By: 
Andy Vance
Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2010
In: 
Times-Gazette

"Over the next 40 years, the world will be adding some 3 billion people," Kotkin explained. "These people will not only want to eat, they will want to improve their intake of proteins, grains, fresh vegetables and fruits. The U.S., with the most arable land and developed agricultural production, stands to gain from these growing markets."

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