Tomato Wars

Not sure why you would equate the growing of tomatoes to a “Northern California thing” Perhaps you are not used to fresh healhty food on the East Coast? Here we have been health aware for years and revel in eating fresh home grown food. Here in my hometown of Santa Cruz, we are known for being healthy and taking care of ourselves by eating right. Tomatoes are a important part of a healthy diet. Maybe you would be happier back on the East Coast eating hot dogs? Obvious you do not like it here

Sydney, nI love fresh produce and the vast amount of it here on the west coast is one of the things I like most about living here.nWhat I was referring to was the idea of a tomato growing contest. I can’t imagine this occurring at any of my prior jobs back east, and I am very excited about it.

I do like hot dogs too, but I can assure you that it not the only thing people eat on the East Coast.

Good luck in the tomato wars! I don’t expect a good year near the coast unless the weather heats up. Any of your competitors who live up around Scotts Valley or in the Santa Cruz “sun belt” way will have the advantage — warmer there, less fog. nnTo the guy who wondered why fresh produce would be a “California thing — ” that’s because it’s been promoted that way all over the nation for well over 100 years, ever since they made the first reefer cars and began shipping produce east, in crates emblazoned with colorful labels showing a pastoral paradise bursting with good fruits and vegetables. My wife grew up on the east coast and, even as a child, it was a Christmas treat to buy a full crate of oranges, with a picture of luscious oranges on the side and the Sunkist logo — every orange individually wrapped in tissue paper.nnnn