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Year-round crop

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Year-round crop

Date1/1/1982

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Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Year-round crop: George Dimakakos picks fresh batch of mushrooms at farm of John Chlorakos outside King City. The year-round crop grows indoors; without light and is harvested in three-month cycles. Each harvest yields about five tons and Chlorakos is opening retail outlet.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010339F

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