Growing a farm amidst development
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March 28, 2014

Growing a farm amidst development

If a farm is located just 10 miles from downtown St. Louis and surrounded by development, can it thrive? The Thies family would say yes. Despite rapid growth in the area, Thies Farm has been in continual use for fruit and vegetable production

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