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Geothermal Greenhouse Grows Citrus In Nebraska Winter

Russ Finch holds up half of a Cara Cara orange grown in his geothermal greenhouse in Alliance, Nebraska. (Grant Gerlock/Harvest Public Media)
Russ Finch holds up half of a Cara Cara orange grown in his geothermal greenhouse in Alliance, Nebraska. (Grant Gerlock/Harvest Public Media)

There’s plenty of fresh produce at the grocery store this time of year, but where does it come from? Look closely and you’ll find carrots from California and peppers from Mexico. Eating local is a challenge in places where it’s cold and there’s snow in the winter. Grant Gerlock of Here & Now contributor Harvest Public Media looks at one potential solution.

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