Farmer Interview with Sam Erwin: Indiana Berry Company, and Strawberry Production in Indiana | Episode 19, Dec. 18, 2024

Update: 2024-12-18

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In this episode, we speak with Sam Erwin, owner of Indiana Berry Company, a leading supplier of bare-root strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, asparagus, and more. It is fascinating to hear Sam talk about the company's history and the fruit industry in Indiana, as well as his version and advice for the new generation of fruit growers. We will also dive into how bare-root strawberry plants are produced at Indiana Berry and hear Sam share his thoughts on the different strawberry production systems.

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Farmer Interview with Sam Erwin: Indiana Berry Company, and Strawberry Production in Indiana | Episode 19, Dec. 18, 2024

Wenjing Guan and Miranda Purcell

#box-pro-ellipsis-176012421828080{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Farmer Interview with Sam Erwin: Indiana Berry Company, and Strawberry Production in Indiana | Episode 19, Dec. 18, 2024

Farmer Interview with Sam Erwin: Indiana Berry Company, and Strawberry Production in Indiana | Episode 19, Dec. 18, 2024

Wenjing Guan and Miranda Purcell

Farmer Interview with Sam Erwin: Indiana Berry Company, and Strawberry Production in Indiana | Episode 19, Dec. 18, 2024