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Could Bugs Be LA's Next Big Food Trend?

Bugs are high in nutritional value and require little food or water. Plus, a low-carbon footprint makes them very attractive here in drought stricken California. But are Americans ready to eat bugs? The owners behind LA's first cricket farm hope the answer is yes. KCRW's Avishay Artsy reports.

By Evan Kleiman • Jul 17, 2015 • 1 min read

Bugs are high in nutritional value and require little food or water. Plus, a low-carbon footprint makes them very attractive here in drought stricken California. But are Americans ready to eat bugs? The owners behind LA's first cricket farm hope the answer is yes. KCRW's Avishay Artsy reports.

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Could Bugs Be LA's Next Big Food Trend?

Bugs are high in nutritional value and require little food or water. Plus, a low-carbon footprint makes them very attractive here in drought stricken California. But are Americans ready to eat bugs? The owners behind LA's first cricket farm hope the answer is yes. KCRW's Avishay Artsy reports.

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Good Food

Could Bugs Be LA's Next Big Food Trend?

Bugs are high in nutritional value and require little food or water. Plus, a low-carbon footprint makes them very attractive here in drought stricken California. But are Americans ready to eat bugs? The owners behind LA's first cricket farm hope the answer is yes. KCRW's Avishay Artsy reports.

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