Vines strung out along wires are heavy with two local varieties: alexandrouli and mujuretuli.

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To say these guys are lonesome is an understatement -- this isn't like moving to the country and starting a blog about local varieties of heirloom carrots.

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Each region in Switzerland claims to have the best fondue formula based on local varieties of the two essential ingredients, cheese and wine, as well as other elements that get thrown in the mix.

WSJ: In Search Of: Switzerland's Best Fondue

On the Sunday, the collected mushrooms are on display (groups can only pick one of each species to insure their long-term survival) and local experts give talks on fungi varieties.

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It would be far more cost-effective to support local farmers in their breeding and evaluation of selected varieties already in community seed banks.

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Local growers also have more flexibility than industrial farmers to experiment with different crop varieties, which encourages biodiversity and extends growing seasons.

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Some varieties like Blue Catfish are considered invasive species which have come to dominate local rivers in the Chesapeake Bay area.

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