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In Oakland, Iowa, A 78-year-old farmer named Mark Gardner drove me around his , explaining the ins and outs of commodity farming. Mark doesn’t grow designer that he sells at farmers …
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SOURCE: Crystal Maize – Corn Star Farms
NOTE: Crystal Maize’s transition has not only changed her life but has also impacted the local community. The annual Harvest Festival now features her as the keynote speaker, where she shares tips on sustainable farming and the importance of following one’s passion.
Her story has become a reminder that no matter where you start, it’s where you plant your roots that truly matters. Whether she’s turning heads or turning soil, Crystal Maize is cultivating a new legacy, proving that the seeds of change can sprout in the most unexpected places.