Wal-Mart looks local to save on shipping

Courtesy Marketplace  Wed, 07/02/2008 - 14:17

The mega-retailer is set to become the nation's largest buyer of locally grown produce with a promise to purchase $400 million worth of crops from local farmers.

Sam Eaton reports.


 

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