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A Growing Passion
Cut Flowers
Season 1
Episode 3
San Diego is one of our nation’s top cut flower producers. These crops generate almost 78 million dollars a year. The cost of land and water has put pressure on local growers. Host Nan Sterman visit a hardy few who are helping San Diego’s floraculture industry to survive and thrive.
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