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A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears

NYT Business Friday 14 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Carol Pogash and Ian C. Bates 1 min read
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Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.

Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
Silicon Valley Dirt (LOCATION) Shears Andy Mariani (PERSON)
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