2006 Recipient: Bouchonnet – T&B Blueberries

2006 Recipients

January 16, 2006 by webadmin

Robert & Teresa Bouchonnet

T&B Blueberries

Grant Award: $3,500 – Berries

In an effort to boost blueberry production, Macon County farmers Bob and Teresa Bouchonnet purchased a new irrigation system with the WNC Ag Options Grant.

Macon County

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