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Area farms fare well despite wet weather

THIS YEAR’S GROWING season is off to a good start, according to Pauline Stevens of Golden Russet Farm in Shoreham, seen here with growing pepper plants. Other local farmers say they've also fared better this year after a challenging growing season in 2023. Independent photo/Steve James

Local growers say they fared better during last week’s storms than in 2023 and, in general, have been less affected by extreme weather this growing season.

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