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Rural decline in Eastern states spurs California farming appeal
Census data shows Massachusetts and the Eastern states losing rural population as manufacturing growth concentrates in cities. California bucks the trend with small farms and close-knit communities attracting residents and wealthy urbanites seeking country pleasures, while city life remains alluring to many Eastern youths. Cryptic wit from newspapers and a beer ad close the read.
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