Maas and Roller are among the few domestic growers successfully producing niche crops like wasabi and finger limes, facing challenges such as high prices and consumer education. Baldor Specialty Foods supports domestic alternatives to imported produce, but small farmers like Shanley and Martin struggle with trial and error in cultivating crops like finger limes and truffles, while Reece has found success with culinary-grade lavender, proving doubters wrong with her profitable farm in Michigan.
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Rep. Ro Khanna backs Gen Z progressive Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois congressional race
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois' 9th Congressional District, praising her as a standout for the party. Abughazaleh, who has raised over $1 million through grassroots support, aims to focus on working-class issues and advance policies like the Green New Deal, while rejecting corporate PAC money. Want More Context? 🔎
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