Super Sod highlights flood tolerant turf in Henderson County
The Mills River based Super Sod operates about 900 acres of flood prone bottom land near the Mills and French Broad rivers producing bluegrass and fescue. Farm manager Dave Shaffer and office lead Leigh Ann Fox describe flood tolerance, yearly harvests, pivot irrigation, and market value around 52 cents per square foot totaling about seven million dollars annually. The firm donates a conservation easement to Conserving Carolina and runs a compost facility in Georgia.
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Henderson County
Mills River
Mills
French Broad
Dave Shaffer
Leigh Ann Fox
Jeffress Road
Georgia
Shaffer
Ms. Fox
Super Sod
Carolina
French Broad River
mid-Georgia
Dave
N.C. State University
Town of Mills River
Small town roots shape a Midwest life and pride
A personal reflection on growing up in a modest Midwest town. The writer compares small town security and familiarity to urban allure, noting daily freedoms, family travels, and local culture. He cites Mellencamp’s song to celebrate the enduring value of a small town and concludes that his bed is in a small town, with contentment.
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John Mellencamp
Mellencamp
Minnesota
Midwest
Mexico
France
Panama
Canal Zone
Hong Kong
Saudi Arabia
Milwaukee
Eiffel Tower
Florida
Clinton
Iowa
HendoRock
Atlanta
Charlotte
Wisconsin
New York City
Mellancamp
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