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Farmer Interview with Calvin Beasley: Plasticulture Production and U-pick I Episode 11, June 19 2023


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Strawberries are traditionally grown with a matted-row system in Indiana. Plasticulture is relatively new. Whether and how farmers in our region adopt this new system? What are the challenges and opportunities? In a series of episodes, you will hear interviews with farmers growing strawberries in plasticulture in Indiana. This episode is with Calvin Beasley at Beasley's Orchard. Beasley's Orchard, located west of Indianapolis, is a diversified fruit and vegetable farm. Its primary business is in agritourism and U-pick.


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