Extension researcher tests 14 varieties of fruit that could diversify agriculture
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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