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The Packer

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The Produce News

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LA Weekly

AndNowUKnow

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FLIPPING THE TABLE

January 18, 2023

Michael Reid Dimock

GARDENERD TIP OF THE WEEK PODCAST

December 15, 2022

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HEARTLAND STORIES RADIO

December 13, 2022

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THE GUARDIAN

November 17, 2022

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ANDNOWUKNOW

October 26, 2022

THE PRODUCE MOMS

October 12, 2022

ANDNOWUKNOW

TLC TODD-VERSATION

October 6, 2022

ANDNOWUKNOW

September 15, 2022

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TELEMUNDO 52

September 13, 2022

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CIVIL EATS

August 17, 2022

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SACRAMENTO NEWS & REVIEW

August 16, 2022

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THE BUSINESS OF GIVING

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SPECTRUM NEWS 1

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FOOD EQUITY ROUNDTABLE Q&A

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THE BUSINESS OF GIVING

LA WEEKLY

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SPECTRUM NEWS 1

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EDIBLE LA

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FOX 11

December 10, 2021

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LADailyNews_press

October 21, 2021

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BIONEERS

August 31, 2021

NBC4

August 21, 2021

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SPECTRUM NEWS 1

BEVERLY PRESS

February 10, 2021

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ABC7

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PBS NEWSHOUR

November 19, 2019

KCRW’S GOOD FOOD

December 20, 2019

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CIVIL EATS

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LA DAILY NEWS

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EATING WELL

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HUFFINGTON POST

November 27, 2018

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KCLU

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UPWORTHY

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LA MAGAZINE

February 28, 2018

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GREAT BIG STORY

December 19, 2017

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LA TIMES

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CIVIL EATS

September 26, 2016

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CCTV AMERICA

LA TIMES

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NBC LIFE CONNECTED