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Agriculture provides stability amid economic downturn
September 29, 2009 by Connie Herbert · 1 Comment
The Magic Valley economy is strongly influenced by agriculture similar the to Treasure Valley. Supply and demand has a large effect on prices as does the cost of production. If it weren’t for this stabilizing force in the area economy we would feel greater effects from the economic downturn. An Idaho Press Tribune article stated, “the Treasure Valley’s agriculture players have continued churning out wheat, meat, milk and other essentials as other industries stumble through their biggest slump in decades. Profit margins are down because of softened worldwide demand during the recession, but employment numbers remain stable, according to Boise State University economist Don Holley.” The entire article can be read at Idaho Press Trubune
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Magic Valley Parade of Homes
September 23, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
This is the last weekend for the Magic Valley Parade of Homes. Friday and Saturday it runs from 1-7 pm, and on Sunday from 1-5 pm. It is free and a fun time to see new and remodeled homes with decorating and landscaping ideas. For more information visit www.mvparade.org .
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