Fresh local tomatoes are available in North Carolina from July to October. There are many different varieties of tomatoes from small ones, to larger ones; sweet to savory. Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, folate and has many other health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease. Stop by your local farmers market and pick some up today. Here is a link for more information and recipes for tomatoes.

Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes

**If you have a child ages 9-13 who loves to cook, sign them up for our Kids In The Kitchen virtual camp going on July 13–17, 2020! The participant will receive a bag of kitchen goodies to be used daily. Please contact Janet Bryan at 828-652-8104 or email jlbryan6@ncsu.edu for more information. Last day to sign up is July 8!