2005 Agricultural Tourism & Crop Diversification Program

Farms Transitioning into New Crops

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Berries & Grapes

Colby Calhoun

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Strawberry production

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The Dillingham's

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Wine grape production

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Tim Hughes

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Strawberry and raspberry production

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Dewain and
Cathy Mackey

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Growing hydroponic strawberries

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Billy and Pam Zimmerman

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Expanding berry production, build greenhouse

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Boxwoods & Native Plants

David Bodford

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Raising rhododendron, azalea, mountain laurel

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Donald Woodby
and Charles Conley

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Finish the construction of a new greenhouse and purchase potting mix to grow boxwoods

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Fruit & Vegetables

Burson's Corner Farm

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Marketing Organic Vegetables

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Jim Edwards

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Raising alfalfa, beans, corn and pumpkins

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Carl and Julie Mansfield

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Mountain Harvest Organic Produce

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Mitch Plemmons

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Sweet potato production

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Adrian Presnell

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Raising cabbage, squash and beans seed planter

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Dan and Catherine Roberts

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Irish potato production

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Thomas Ruff

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Raising vegetables, fruit trees

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Skipper Russell

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Raising bell peppers

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Owen Spry

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Raising fruit and vegetables

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Fred Woodby

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Opening road side produce stand

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Flowers, Herbs & Wreaths

Burson's Corner Farm

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Flowers, Herbs, Handmade Soaps and Lotions

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Harold & Nancy Long

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Raising medicinal herbs

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Karen Wilson

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Christmas wreath production

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Livestock: Goats & Cattle

Carl Patterson

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Goat herd production

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Thomas Ruff

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Raising meat goats, angus cattle, lambs

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Heirloom Tomatoes

Pete Dixon

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Expand greenhouse production of heirloom tomatoes

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Richard Reece

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Raising heirloom tomatoes

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Tree Farms

Doug Clawson

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Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm

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Kevin Duckett

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Growing ornamental trees to supply area landscapers

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Boyd Stein

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Fraser fir trees

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Trout Farms

Michael Garland

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Trout farming, rental camping cabins

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