Green Acres Farm is a company that sells farm products and gathers fresh food products in one place for its customers. Customers can buy eggs, milk, meat, vegetables, and more without spending a great amount of time and energy shopping around. Green Acres Farm is a(n) _______. a. agent b. merchant wholesaler c. retailer d. broker

Green Acres Farm is a company that sells farm products and gathers fresh food products in one place for its customers. Customers can buy eggs, milk, meat, vegetables, and more without spending a great amount of time and energy shopping around. Green Acres Farm is a(n) _______. a. agent b. merchant wholesaler c. retailer d. broker

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