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\\u201cTraditional Plant Breeding is simply a selection process\\u201d
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In episode 9, Lori sits down with Plant Breeding Specialist, Ellen Thompson. Ellen is the Plant Breeding and Research Director at Pacific Berry Farms, a berry grower that is in partnership with Naturipe Farms.
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Unique to the produce industry, Naturipe Farms is a partnership between four highly-esteemed fresh berry growers, whose fields are spread across the globe. As a group, our growers are able to provide consistent and diverse seasonal crops.
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By sharing resources, skills, labor and knowledge, we are better farmers and in turn strengthen the farm community. To ensure year-round availability with a commitment to seasonal produce, our fresh berries are farmed in the most optimal growing regions throughout North and South America.
\\u201cClassic Plant Breeding has been around for thousands of years\\u201d
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In this episode, Ellen answers some common questions about how your food is grown, the process of plant breeding, and the difference between classic plant breeding and GMO. It\\u2019s important to know where our food comes from and hearing the heart and passion behind what Ellen and her team does is extremely insightful as to how the farming process works.
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\\u201cWe\\u2019re always trying to overcome any challenges that may be in front of us, and through plant breeding, we can, very slowly and meticulously, overcome through that recurrent selection process year after year\\u201d
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At TPM, we\\u2019re always trying to find innovative ways to share the importance of fresh produce in today\\u2019s food culture. By understanding where it comes from, how it\\u2019s grown, and some of the specifics when it comes to farming, we can help you find ways to eat more fresh produce and promote health in your families and communities.
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Some Topics we talk about in this episode:
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Check out our Facebook Live video with Ellen that was mentioned in the episode here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheProduceMoms/videos/1684766218303034/
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