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Ruskin, Florida - The owners of Hydro Harvest Farms want everyone in the Bay area to know that their farm is a one stop alternative to the high price in the produce aisle at the grocery stores.

Terrie and John Lawson got the idea to open their own farm from a newspaper three years ago. They read how a Plant City farmer was using hydroponics to grow his strawberry crops. So, they took a piece of land they owned on Shell Fish Road in Ruskin and turned it into Hydro Harvest Farms.

Terrie Lawson says they started by growing corn out front. They were hoping the familiar sight of corn would catch the attention of drivers.

Hydro Harvest Farms are able to keep growing year round. They have between 20 to 40 varieties of vegetables and fruits growing at a time, giving customers seasonal choices year round.

Now, with the high price of produce at the grocery store, people are turning to farms like this one to save a few bucks.

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