In Season 1 we did a two-part episode about a lethal disease called citrus greening that’s decimating Florida’s most-famous industry. Things haven’t improved much since then — but farmers are getting more creative when it comes to the crop.
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In Season 1 we did a two-part episode about a lethal disease called citrus greening that’s decimating Florida’s most-famous industry. Things haven’t improved much since then — but farmers are getting more creative when it comes to the crop.
There’s an organization that measures the world’s sweetest watermelons each year. Cordele, GA always wins — Watermelon frames the culture this small town.
Food waste is a huge issue. Americans throw away about a third of what they buy. But did you know farmers are only able to harvest about 60% of what they plant on average?
Quick, how do you spell sweetpotato? If you think we just did it wrong, think again — that’s the scientific way. And if you grow sweetpotatoes in North Carolina, it matters.