A couple from Taiwan moved to Southern California over two decades ago. They started a small farm, where they grow Taiwanese fruit and vegetables. Now they cater to their local community, providing a small taste of home over 10,000 km away from Taiwan.
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00:00Couple Liao Dasheng and Du Fuzhen emigrated from Taiwan to Southern California over two
00:05decades ago.
00:06They've put down roots there, creating a new home and a small farm.
00:20They say they learned most of what they know about agriculture from career farmers back
00:24in Taiwan.
00:30The couple grow over 10 different kinds of organic fruit and vegetables, all of which
00:52are commonly found in Taiwan, but are hard to come by in the U.S.
01:00Over the years, they have slowly introduced more new additions to their crops, including
01:14dragon fruit.
01:16Their produce has already garnered a loyal customer base.
01:30For now, Liao and Du don't plan on expanding their farm.
01:34They say they're satisfied with their backyard business, bringing a small piece of Taiwan
01:38to their local community in California.
01:41Joseph Wu and Wesley Lewis for Taiwan Plus.
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