August 15, 2011

Extension researcher tests 14 varieties of fruit that could diversify agriculture

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Crops such as wheat, corn and soybeans grab most of the attention in the region. Kathy Wiederholt wants aronia, currants, elderberries and some other fruits to garner interest, too.

On a 2½-acre plot near Carrington, N.D., she’s testing different 14 fruits. What she’s learning can help to provide new economic and agricultural opportunities across the region. Grand Forks Herald

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