Undoubtedly, with the rapid development of agriculture in our society, local economies and environmental sustainability have become increasingly significant. 
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, based on a study conducted by National Taiwan University from 2020 to 2024, the unemployment rate gradually decreased Linking Words
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, if individuals are restricted to local products, they may not be able to enjoy a variety of foods. Linking Words
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, take Taiwan as an example. Taiwan, as a tropical country, cannot grow cherries. Many people did not know about cherries until they were first imported from the United States in 1987. Even though cherries are a relatively expensive product, people are still willing to buy them.
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