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Maryland’s Bella Vita Farms built on inspiration

Maryland’s Bella Vita Farms built on inspiration

Bella Vita Farms serves Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown and other surrounding areas. Its greenhouse now has 85, 500-gallon tanks which include a 6,000-gallon aquaponics system and supports Koi and Tilapia contributing to year-round greens growth. 

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