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Feature Article 

osubean I Love Beans

I am always surprised when I meet vegetable gardeners who overlook the option of growing beans in their gardens. Beans are probably my favorite thing to grow, but I think they are underrated. I think after you read this article you will be very motivated to get growing some fresh beans of your very own.

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Garden Trivia 

Soy crayons have been developed to replace oil-based crayons. How many crayons can be made from one acre of soybeans?

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Last Week's Trivia: How many one pound loaves of bread are produced from one bushel of wheat? [73]


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