Students at Rowan County schools used these varieties of tomatoes in their studies:

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Photo courtesy of henryfields.com.

Carolina Gold: A hybrid variety, this yellow-orange tomato is determinate, meaning it grows as compact bush, about 3 feet tall, and fruits ripen all at once.

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North Caroline Field and Family Fall 2026
Flip through the pages of the Fall 2026 edition of North Carolina Field and Family magazine. In this issue, swing for the Sandhills with a fall visit to Moore County, discover interesting uses for agricultural products beyond food and clothing, meet FFA alumna Katie Bryan and her restored tractor, celebrate N.C. Farm Bureau’s 90th Anniversary, try out some delicious autumn apple recipes and more.

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