Nic Geudtner of Living Roots Farm puts a tray of plants back onto a shelf after watering them on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at the Fox Lake aeroponic, hydroponic and microgreen farm. The farm has been selling produce to area restaurants and has just started retail hours for people to come in and buy produce and microgreens. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver )
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