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Moon Girl Farm grows chemical-free produce | Community Voices

Ben Banach and Hannah Tomlin are the couple behind Moon Girl Farm. Banach is a former standup comedian and Tomlin holds a doctorate in educational policy studies. They grow chemical-free fruits, vegetables and herbs on their farm in Pleasant Plains. They spoke with Community Voices about how they started farming and their approach to growing produce.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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