LA CENTER — Having a connection to the land isn’t something La Center farmer Valerie Alexander thinks about. It’s her way of life. As one of the first organic farmers in Clark County, Alexander has spent decades fighting for responsible growth that preserves the county’s agricultural lands and history.
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Source: The Columbian
“It’s about stewardship, not ownership”: Farmer advocate Val Alexander knows the lay of the land
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