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Sunflower group sees interest bloom in Ukrainian symbol

SandbakkenHigh seed prices and international appeals for solidarity spur more attention for North Dakota-based National Sunflower AssociationSunflowers are big and not just in the physical sense. Prices for sunflower products are skyrocketing, as is demand from casual gardeners who are planting the flower to show support for Ukraine, where the plant is a national symbol.That interest has led to very busy times for the three employees of the National Sunflower Association in Mandan, N.D., with the group fielding numerous phone calls from journalists and from people wanting to learn more about sunflowers."We've seen quite a bit of interest, from growers who want to expand… Read More