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43404
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"Eastern North Carolina was once home to thousands of acres of Carolina Gold rice. And then, about a century ago, those rice fields disappeared. In Pamlico County, this heirloom crop is back — and coming to menus across the state." After somewhat disappearing in the late 19th century, Carolina Gold reemerged in the 1980s, and has since lead to the establishment of the Carolina Gold Foundation. Currently, Tidewater Grain Company, owned by Al Spruill and Tommy Wheeler is leading investment in Carolina Gold.
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43896
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Originally, Tommy Wheeler was looking to find a crop that would attract ducks in Pamlico County, where he hunts. He and Al Spruill formed Tidewater Grain Co. in 2018, which markets an heirloom variety of rice referred to as Carolina Gold. While more expensive than growing corn as food for ducks, consumer demand for the rice variety is highly sought after and profitable.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 3, March 2023,
p86-88, il
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