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Spring Staple: If you live in Texas and eat shrimp, it might’ve come from this farmer!

June 02, 2025 11:30 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

Springtime in Texas is crawfish time!

Aaron Permenter is more than happy to flood his fields on the off season to grow this southern delicacy for friends and family.

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