Dec 16, 2019
Are you a cherry lover? This is an episode that you cannot afford to miss. Our guest today is a cherry farmer in Leelanau County, Michigan. His family also owns and operates Leelanau Fruit Company, a small cherry processor specializing in Maraschino cherries, ice cream, cherries, and glossy fruit mixes used in holiday fruitcakes.
In today’s episode, Ben LaCross takes us through the process of growing, harvesting, and processing cherries. He tells us about the challenges cherry farmers face in their product. Ben also shares how his daughter was food bullied by a teacher in school.
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The Conversation:
(02:39): Ben’s introduction
(04:40): Cherries’ 101 lesson
(10:01): Food bullying that Ben has seen with his children
(19:38): Food bullying from the producer’s side of view
(23:41): How can you identify what cherries are produced in the US?
(26:04): Find out why cherries are not organically grown in Michigan
(30:33): Tips to overcoming food bullying
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