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Does Garden-Grown Produce Have A High Carbon Footprint?

Does Garden-Grown Produce Have A High Carbon Footprint?

Update: 2024-02-11
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A recent study claimed that urban-grown fruits and vegetables had a carbon footprint six times that of those from conventional farms. Rants ensued.

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Does Garden-Grown Produce Have A High Carbon Footprint?

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