Record #:

22456

Author(s):

Kay, Kiesa; Bellmas, Armando

Abstract:

With tobacco a declining crop, some farmers in Western North Carolina are becoming gourmet growers who are filling the void in high-end food markets. Soon heirloom tomatoes, caviar, and truffles will be as well-known in the area as black-eyed peas, barbecue and cornbread. Kay speaks with Randy Gardner (tomatoes), Lee Tuttle (truffles), and Joe Doll, Bill White, Lewis Pugh, and Ralph Reese (caviar).

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 1 Issue 4, Sept/Oct 2007, p106-113, il

Subject(s):

Agricultural diversification--North Carolina, Western; New crops--North Carolina, Western