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Balakian Farms

Season 18 Episode 1810 | 5m 57s

Meet the Armenian family behind Balakian Farms in Reedley, near Fresno. They explain how they've cultivated a family-like atmosphere for their business at their home, church and farm headquarters.

Funding for America’s Heartland is provided by US Soy, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education, Rural Development Partners, and a Specialty Crop Grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
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