May 2003
Charles and Michelle Wright cater to tourists from urban areas at their farm market operation in Mardela Springs, Md.
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Maryland Farm Market Caters
to Tourists on their Way Home
When tourists travel Highway 50 on their way back home from the ocean, many have made it a tradition to stop at Wright’s Farm Market in Mardela Springs, Md.

Recycled Wastewater Used
to Irrigate Crops in California
In California, where the saying “whiskey’s for drinking and water’s for fighting”, is no laughing matter; having a consistent supply of water is becoming increasingly important to farmers.

Arizona Farm Fills Reds Niche
Winter produce propels the success of Greer Farms

Western Growers Sidestep Water Diversion Losses
Washington’s Columbia Basin potato growers dodged plans that could have drawn down reservoir levels to protect endangered fish.

Michigan Group helps Romanian
Growers Live off their Land
While under Communism, some farmers in Romania lost their land and were given just the basics to live on.

Marketplace of Ideas
President’s Tax Cut Would
Unduly Harm Rural America, Nation

Immigration Key to Labor Concerns

Locally Grown Campaigns Work if Ag
Community Supports Efforts


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