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Backyard Harvest in Idaho

Duration: 06:37

Program: Market to Market #3402
Broadcast Date: Sep. 12, 2008

When Amy Grey accidentally grew 200 heads of lettuce in her family's garden, she didn't want to waste what she couldn't possibly use. So, she took the rest to local food banks, sparking an idea to create an organization devoted to donating fresh produce for those in need.

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Post Date: September 12, 2008

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