2023 County: Polk – WNC AgOptions

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March 1, 2023 by webadmin

2023

Cheryl Judge-Decker, Paint Horse Flower Farm

Greenhouse to Expand Production

Topics: Flowers | Greenhouse | Vegetables |

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2023 Recipient: Billy Bryant, Bryant Farms

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