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Derek Drake at his hydroponic farm in Mokena on Oct. 27, 2022.  After being furloughed in the pandemic, Drake began pursuing his dream of becoming a farmer through hydroponics. Drake's business, Ditto Foods now supplies local restaurants, food co-ops and a school district. Drake also partners with Market Wagon, an online farmers market.
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Derek Drake at his hydroponic farm in Mokena on Oct. 27, 2022. After being furloughed in the pandemic, Drake began pursuing his dream of becoming a farmer through hydroponics. Drake’s business, Ditto Foods now supplies local restaurants, food co-ops and a school district. Drake also partners with Market Wagon, an online farmers market.
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After being furloughed in the pandemic, Ford Heights native, Derek Drake began pursuing his dream of becoming a farmer through hydroponics. Drake’s business, Ditto Foods, is on a mission to democratize the food system and provide access to healthy foods to residents of his hometown.