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Let’s learn more about California’s efforts to keep out invasive pests and diseases

May 09, 2024 11:13 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Nestled between the northern border of California and Oregon is one of the state’s 16 border inspection stations tasked with safeguarding California’s natural resources and agriculture from invasive pests and diseases.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture takes us to the Smith River Border Inspection Station to learn more.

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