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On a side note, I have so enjoyed my work with Bolthouse Farms. Every shoot I gain a new appreciation for Bolthouse Farms operations, and this shoot was no exception. I really can't express how amazed I was at what Bolthouse Farms does every day to "make it happen." I mean being down in the dirt....well, you start to think about the dirt....the seed....the weeds....the carrots....the timing....the water.....the planning.....more timing......the growing......the watching.....the waiting....the evaluating.....the equipment...........and well, you get the idea....
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It has also made valley life more interesting, as I drive by fields, orchards, & the equipment in them, I have more questions.....but also more appreciation for what our Valley is about........in fact, I actually noticed those little red jeeps working the fields...........ah, another missed photo opportunity........
life's too short.......
nik
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"The Ripper"