American-Farmed White Truffles Were Almost Impossible. That's Changing. | WSJ Operating Costs

American truffle farmers have struggled for years to grow the valuable crops in America. But Burwell Farms in North Carolina has found a way to consistently harvest up to 120 lbs of white truffles per acre. It required a scientific breakthrough, years of tree cultivation and some highly trained dogs. WSJ visited Burwell Farms to see how they built their American truffle business. Chapters: 0:00 The value of truffles 1:05 The greenhouse 3:08 The young orchard 4:09 The main orchard 6:29 The cleaning/processing facility #Truffles #Food #WSJ