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From left, Blake and Kimberly Lauffer smile for a photo with products of their business, Berly and Blake Laventer Company, located in Creston. The Lauffers plant, grow and harvest the lavender by hand before turning the plants into beauty, health and wellness products. (CNA photo)
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Marbled white and purple lavender soap stands on display next to deep purple moisturizing soap bars at the Berly and Blake Lavender Company booth at Creston Farmers' Market in July in Creston. Kimberly and Blake Lauffer started the business in 2014, after cultivating their first batch of lavender the year before. (CNA photo)