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In this week's #FridaysOnTheFarm, meet Maria Alonso, who began farming in 2010 in Ontario, California as part of a quest to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for her son, who was suffering from symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
Then, doctors were recommending either medicine or a change in diet. She chose the latter due to her available financial resources and her drive to garden.
Read the blog: An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel (PDF, 168 KB)
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