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Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
There are about 500 acres of bananas grown in Florida. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought…
Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce? …
Peanut Shortfall Yields Peanut Abundance
Peanut prices rose in 2011 due to a smaller peanut crop. Farmers respond in 2012, planting more acres. Image via Wiki It’s not new news…
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