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  • Study: Californians can create more jobs, revenue by buying state-grown produce

    07/31/2003 5:34:14 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 21 replies · 275+ views
    Sac Bee ^ | 7/31/03 | AP - FResno
    <p>FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Californians can help create more than 5,500 jobs and generate $1.38 billion in revenue each year if they shift 10 percent of their purchases to state-grown produce, according to a new study released Thursday.</p> <p>Californians can also generate about $188 million in taxes for local and state governments if 10 percent of their total purchases included state-grown fruits, vegetables and other California farm goods, according to a study funded by the Buy California Marketing Agreement.</p>