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Saw a heat wave wreck a local farm market in Phoenix
Was at the downtown Phoenix farmers market last July. Temps hit 115. Saw half the produce at one stall wilt and get tossed before noon. The farmer said he lost about $300 worth of greens that morning. Made me realize how climate hits food right at home. Anyone know good ways to help local growers handle extreme heat?
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leo_harris10d ago
My buddy runs a small farm stand up north. He started using these cheap shade cloths from the garden store last summer, said it made a huge difference for his lettuce.
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joseph_black10d ago
Why cheap cloths though?
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