GR EG RUT H A N A L L-VO LU N T E E R N O N - P RO F I T MO N T H LY N E W S PA P E R SI N C E 1 9 7 6 VO L M M X X I V N O 9 SE PT E M B E R 2 0 2 4 F R E E TO R ESI D E N T S Farms Buoyed by Harvests, Despite Rain Exhibit Features Migrant Workers. See...
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GR EG RUT H A N A L L-VO LU N T E E R N O N - P RO F I T MO N T H LY N E W S PA P E R SI N C E 1 9 7 6 VO L M M X X I V N O 9 SE PT E M B E R 2 0 2 4 F R E E TO R ESI D E N T S Farms Buoyed by Harvests, Despite Rain Exhibit Features Migrant Workers. See page 13. by peyton fleming Herb growers are also seeing strong results — among those, Foxtrot Farm, which grows certified organic herbs, Depending on the crop being grown, this year’s growing berries and other botanicals. This year’s bounty was in full season for local farmers has ranged from solid to display in the barn: thousands of garlic bulbs were spectacular. hanging from the rafters, four-by-four-foot drying trays The biggest smiles belong to apple and peach growers, were covered with blazing orange flowers, calendula and whose trees are producing like gangbusters, a welcome tulsi basil. relief from last year’s devastating losses caused by multiple “We’re having a great year,” said farm owner Abby frosts. Ferla, moments after har
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