Rural Community Convinces Dollar Store to Stock Fresh Produce

By Ruthie Losavio

LSU AgCenter

Nestled in Franklin Parish, the small community of Crowville, Louisiana, has one corner store, one restaurant and one dollar store — but no grocery store.  

Before last summer, residents who wanted fresh fruits and vegetables had to travel to neighboring Winnsboro. Thanks to a group of passionate community leaders, the local Dollar General now features a produce section. 

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