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Bushel Boy Farms, best known for its flavorful greenhouse tomatoes, is now also growing and selling strawberries and cucumbers. By using hydroponic growing technology, the company can produce fresh, local vegetables and fruits all year long, despite the extreme range of Midwest temperatures. The new products are part of a big expansion at the company, which was purchased in 2018 by Minnesota-based Rahr Corp.