Local Food Systems

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noun a type of commercial agriculture in which crops are grown for sale rather than for personal consumption

  • Truck farming is a type of commercial vegetable or fruit production where crops are grown for direct sale to retailers or consumers.
  • My uncle has been in the truck farming business for years, selling his produce at the local farmer's market.
  • I heard that truck farming can be a tough gig, but if you've got a green thumb, it's worth it.
  • In a way, managing a successful truck farming operation is like tending to a garden - it requires hard work, patience, and attention to detail.