Locally grown food is typically fresher and more flavorful than produce that is grown far away and shipped long distances.
According to the Worldwatch Institute, food now travels between 1,500-2,500 miles from farm to table in the United States, as much as 25% farther than two decades ago.
Located approximately 50 miles from the Twin Cities' market, Bushel Boy Farm chooses which lettuce and tomato varieties to grow based on flavor rather than on how the variety can withstand a long journey to market.
The lettuce production is brand new for Bushel Boy and it was very impressive how they grow over 70,000 heads of lettuce under an acre of glass.
Bushel Boy
Belinda and Bobby
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