The Local Tomato Difference: Green Things Farm Collective

As the Michigan summer moves into its final phase before fall, one of local foodivore’s favorite harvests finds its way into farmers markets across the state. We’re talking about the versatile, flavorful, and beautiful tomato. Unlike other beloved local produce like strawberries and asparagus, tomatoes have a relatively long season, but they do have a season indeed, as much as conventional grocery stores would show you otherwise. To learn more about what it takes to grow the delectable, local tomatoes that dwarf their super market counterparts, we talked with Eli, production assistant at Green Things Farm Collective about their tomato crops, growing practices, sales channels, and also their famous lettuce!