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Features
4 From the editors 5 A la carte 31 Now from Nationwide
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‘Cactus with dreadlocks’ Water-wise dragon fruit an up-and-coming crop.
32 Good for you 39 Book reviews 40 Gardening 42 Ask a farmer 44 Take 5 46 It’s a bountiful life
12 Getting a second chance
Beekeeping program provides vocational training for female inmates.
20 California water 101
How it’s stored and moved for growing food.
22 Ice cream rethought
Former addict’s creation contributes to good health and his favorite causes.
26 Long time growing
Family’s river delta farm marks 175 years.
34 It takes two
Farmer and chef are partners in business and in life.
ON THE COVER: Santa Cruz farmer Kristine Albrecht is one of the nation’s top dahlia growers. Meet her on Page 16.
Photo: Lori Eanes
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