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Midwest Confidential

The lowdown on growing, shipping, and retail in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and Des Moines
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Final Thoughts
So what’s next for Midwestern grower-shippers, receivers, and retailers? Higher demand for fresh produce is making everyone take stock of how they run their businesses, and to prepare for not only higher volume but the arrival of stricter food safety protocols.

While both these hurdles can be daunting, suppliers in the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Des Moines, and Milwaukee areas are more than ready for the challenge.

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Matthew Ernst has written about agriculture for 15 years. Based near St. Louis, he specializes in writing and reporting about farm business management.