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Garland Elliott checks the trees at a West Virginia orchard that will close at the end of the year. Apple growers across the United States are struggling to find a market for their apples. (Alan Jinich for NPR)
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For the second year in a row, the U.S. government is purchasing the largest amount of apples on record due to a lack of consumers and processors willing to buy apples. On today’s show, we introduce you to the abundance of apples and why some apple growers are getting out of the game altogether.
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