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May 2004
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Shoppers check out the bounty of the spring harvest at Taylor's Happy Oaks Farm booth at the Crescent City Farmers’ Market.
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Foodies in the Big Easy
New Orleans may be known for its parties and parades, but a different kind of party is bringing people out to interact with local farmers. The Crescent City Farmers’ Market is held four times a week all year long and attracts 3,000 people each week.

Table grapes make themselves at home in Idaho
Idaho’s most famous crop may be potatoes, but table grapes are on their way in.

Washington Apple Commission undergoes changes
March 31 marked the anniversary of the day apple marketing in the United States changed. It was on that day one year ago that U.S. District Judge Edward Shea issued his ruling: the Washington Apple Commission violated first amendment protections of free speech.


Marketplace of Ideas

Pros outweigh the cons for McIntosh apples

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