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Science in Agriculture: Advanced Methods for Sustainable Farming | Paperback

by Arden B. Andersen (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Acres U.S.A.
Page Count:  376 Pages
Publication Date:  October 01, 2000
Sales Rank:  279,123th

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