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The Peach State’s blueberry growers are facing some challenges

June 29, 2022 05:16 PM •

James Ferguson

Georgia may be the Peach State, but blueberries are king when it comes to fruit production in the past decade. The Farm Monitor shares some challenges growers are facing.

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