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Purple sweet potatoes create buzz

November 24, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
When West Coast consumers buy sweet potatoes at a store, chances are good that they will be choosing varieties that were selected by Scott Stoddard, UCCE farm advisor.
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