November 2002

Dr. Leonard Pike is the breeder of the BetaSweet maroon carrot that has won over consumers with its crunchier and sweeter taste. Click here for the article.

Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Thriving for Nearly 100 Years
Seattle’s Pike Place Market could arguably be the country’s premier farmers’ market.

Maroon Carrots BetaSweet Variety
Crunchier & Sweeter
Maroon carrots have been around for a long time, but were often discarded because people thought carrots are supposed to be orange.

September 11 Fallout Forces
Duncan’s Farm to Close Doors
A surprise consequence of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 has thrown Kathleen and Arnott Duncan’s agri-entertainment and farm marketing enterprise into a voluntary shutdown.

Pennsylvania Grower Expands
With Pumpkins to Wal-Mart
It took 20 phone calls to find out who to talk to, but in the end it was worth it for Brian Campbell, a Pennsylvania vegetable grower and farm marketer.

Program Assists Young Growers
All Todd and Julie Stuart wanted was a chance to farm full time.

Marketplace of Ideas
It’s Not Your Grandfather’s Farm Anymore

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