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With the nation in the midst of record economic turmoil, agricultural experts say Virginia's farmers are facing similar financial troubles.

Farmers in the Tri-City area who have a track record of being able to manage risk well will likely "survive" the recession, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Mike Roberts said, but farmers who have done worse managing their farms may not make it through.

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A Growing Gamble

"I think farmers that prove they manage risk pretty good are going to be able to survive this year -- and that's the key word, 'survive,'" he said.

While it may appear farmers are making large profits, ...

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