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Day 1 of the 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO is in the books. The EXPO’s Apple 1 afternoon educational ...

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Apples often have a wax coating to preserve freshness, which can trap pesticides. To remove wax and residues, soak in baking soda water, vinegar solution, or use lemon-salt scrub. Store apples ...