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The Vegetables 99% of American Farms Refuse to Grow

Season 2 Episode 6 | 13m 30s

At Choy Division Farm in the Hudson Valley, Christina Chan demonstrates an alternative model of localized vegetable production. Growing 40–50 varieties of East Asian crops in nutrient-dense black dirt soils, the farm emphasizes varietal diversity, seed saving, and soil health to reduce food miles, preserve flavor, and strengthen regional food security.

Aired: 01/28/26
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