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Old 08-06-2018, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
Farms farm big and harvest big and as Dewilson said, they grow in season.. Farmers don't keep a few pigs and cows and grow carrots and broccoli like years ago. Think of the huge citrus industry that is here in Florida and think about spending danged nigh two bucks on three lemons. Most of the produce we eat is brought to us from afar because that is where it is grown.
Gracie dear, I agree. Perhaps we should revert to the earlier model. I also agree with your take on lemon prices.

But even more, I adore you for your ability to use correctly the word nigh.

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