'Strawberry Fields Forever' Video Focuses on Extending Strawberry Season
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Find out how researchers at the University of Arkansas are working to revitalize the strawberry industry in Arkansas and beyond in this week’s Arkansas Short Takes video, “Strawberry Fields Forever.”
The desired outcome of the research will be to lengthen the strawberry growing season and provide fresher berries to market while giving small farmers an economic boost in the process. Take 90 seconds and watch the video.
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