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Backyard Industry

Topic: Consumer issues

February 24, 2011

Sun and Surf—Is there any produce on this Turf?

Every year, Lisa and her family trek down to her childhood home, Florida, to get some respite from February in Illinois. One of the things she missed most about her current home was the food. She tells us why in this installment of In My Backyard.


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(Duration: 5:30)

October 28, 2010

DIY for Fresh Veggies in Winter

Just because it's getting cold outside doesn't mean you can't pick fresh veggies well into the new year. Lisa looks at one proven technique for extending the growing season.


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(Duration: 5:29)

September 17, 2010

Will You Join Lisa in the SNAP Challenge???

It's Hunger Action Month -- and Lisa has pledged to live a week on roughly 32 dollars -- the amount the federal government provides through its SNAP Program.


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(Duration: 6:49)


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