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Tag: Produce

Black Growing Traditions

From Yes! Magazine (by Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy) – “Today, there is a growing movement to redefine the historical Black experience with land ownership and raising crops. These farmers are working to reclaim and recontextualize that history through self-determination, manifested in sovereign food production for their local communities and families.”
Two farmers inspect leafy plants on a farm field. The plants are supported by a string trellis.

Demand and enthusiasm for Asian fruits and vegetables grows

From Northwest Asian Weekly (by Rizanino “Riz” Reyes) – As demand increases for tropical Asian fruits and vegetables, local Northwest farmers are filling the niche.