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A future in ancient grains

Maple Drive Farms in Michigan is more than just the 'quintessential picture of agriculture.' Brad Smith, the sixth generation to operate the almost 200-year-old family farm, and his wife, Diane, have introduced ancient, specialty grains into the crop rotation on the more than 2,000-acre property — as well as a gluten-free processing facility.
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A future in ancient grains
Maple Drive Farms in Michigan is more than just the 'quintessential picture of agriculture.' Brad Smith, the sixth generation to operate the almost 200-year-old family farm, and his wife, Diane, have introduced ancient, specialty grains into the crop rotation on the more than 2,000-acre property — as well as a gluten-free processing facility.
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