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November 16, 2008
Michigan Tastes Local Food's Potential
Farmers, retailers offer new ingredients to boost state, regional economy
Lee Arboreal’s farm is growing, but not by competing with California lettuce or Chilean strawberries. It is producing products for Michigan’s burgeoning local food market, an ...more
Michigan Tastes Local Food's Potential
Farmers, retailers offer new ingredients to boost state, regional economy
Lee Arboreal’s farm is growing, but not by competing with California lettuce or Chilean strawberries. It is producing products for Michigan’s burgeoning local food market, an ...more
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