Agriculture in Iran exports include fresh and dried fruits, nuts, animal hides, processed foods, caviar and spices. Pistachio, raisins, dates and saffron are the first four export products, from the viewpoint of value. Close to 8 million tons of agricultural products are exported annually (2008). But according to the Central Bank of Iran, only 3.2 million tons of "agricultural products" were exported in 2008 with a total value of $3.2 billion "which showed a 6.1 percent increase over the previous year". Agricultural and food stuff exports in years 2012-13 ending 21 March stood at $5.2 billion. During years 2013-14 ending 21 March agricultural
The Hippy Nuts received positive reviews, including a nod from the Village Voice Pazz & Jop Awards in 2008. The Hippy Nuts perform regularly around Manhattan, often at Banjo Jim's on the Lower East Side. The Hippy Nuts have worked with a number of notable artists. Tony Award winner Alice Ripley has contributed background vocals on several Hippy Nuts tracks, including "I Feel Lucky Tonight". Noted photographer Ben Glass directed the Nuts' music video for "Sometimes a Feeling", and independent filmmaker Frank Keraudren directed "Working for Love" and "Beulah Land". In January 2012, The Hippy Nuts commenced their Southern Immersion Tour in support