Dennis Peitso

Owner of Maggie's Farm

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Owner of Maggie's Farm in Agoura, California, he grows salad greens and herbs

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Just days ago, California was suffering from record heat.  Now the problem is record cold, the lowest temps in some 15 years.

With Freezing Temperatures, Growers Face Big Losses

Just days ago, California was suffering from record heat.  Now the problem is record cold, the lowest temps in some 15 years.

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