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12 Welcome to Woodland !
Mayor Tom Stallard celebrates the small-town charm and bold decisions that have made Woodland thrive for more than a century
22 Food for Thought
Woodland merges its heritage of traditional farming with technology and sustainability by Jennifer Junghans
14 Seeds of Tomorrow
At 150 , Woodland celebrates its agricultural past and plans for its future by Bill Sessa
16 Let ’ s Go Downtown by Jessica Hice
18 Research and Development
New projects cement Woodland ’ s identity as a hub for ag innovation by Ken Smith
COVER PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND
23 Abuzz at The HIVE by Jessica Hice
24 Woodland ’ s Water Wonders
Innovative storage and recycling systems ensure water availability by Jennifer von Geldern
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Chow Down in Downtown Woodland
Main Street offers an array of culinary options Photos by Debbie Cunningham Text by Jessica Laskey
34 The Early Years
Interesting dates in Woodland history
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