Stinging away the pain: meet 'the therapy man,' whose brand of medicine doesn't come in a bottle or pill and isn't prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist
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In 1934, beekeeper Mraz cured forever knee pains from rheumatic fever by stinging his knees with bees. Today he gives free treatment to arthritis sufferers, earning money only from his honey business. His treatment of some patients is described. Mraz's feud with the drug industry is discussed.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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Strawberry fields forever: a day in the life of a strawberry patch farmer
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The owner of Granstrom's Strawberry Farm in Middlebury, VT, describes a typical berry season at his 'U-pick' farm and fruit stand. Berry season runs from mid-June to mid-July and can sometimes attract up to 1,000 customers a day. The social aspects of berry picking are described.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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Great-tasting milk
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Vermont Family Farms owner Steve Judge founded the Vermont Milk Producers (VMP) to advocate for dairy farmers and assure quality standards in milk production. VMP milk, which is sold in 500 Northeast stores, is consistently praised for its taste.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1996
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