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Walnut Ridge Farm Sees Big Dream Grow on 350 Acres
J Edgar Hoover aide opened an inquiry into Frederick County walnut trees seven years ago. Louis B Nichols bought the 350 acre farm straddling the West Virginia line with 70 000 trees planned to mature into a $5 million walnut crop. Leight, now managing 35 000 mature trees and 35 000 nursery stock, plans to harvest in about 38 years with 16 foot logs and 18 inch diameters. The operation includes pasturing cattle in groves to control weeds and boost weight gain with shade trees and a growing nursery, selling stock to landscapers and retailers with a push to public sales from the site.
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J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Frederick County
Louis B. Nichols
Berkeley County
W. Va
Rest Church
Nichols
Walnut Ridge
Leight