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星期一, 8月 18, 2014

麻州第30屆番茄比賽

Massachusetts Tomato Contest Draws 135 Entries
Farmers from North Easton, Concord, Hardwick, Sharon and Pepperell take top honors at 30th annual event
BOSTON – Monday, August 18, 2014 – Massachusetts environmental officials joined tomato farmers from across the state at the Boston Public Market today for the 30th Annual Tomato Contest. A highlight of the summer harvest season, this year's contest drew 135 entries in categories including field tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom varieties and heaviest tomato.

“The Patrick Administration has helped the agriculture industry grow by investing millions into preserving farmland and teaching valuable business and technical skills to our farmers,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Undersecretary for Environment Martin Suuberg. “Today we celebrate the fresh produce that millions across the Commonwealth can enjoy, while at the same time support the farmers in their communities.”

Entries were judged by a panel of food writers, chefs, produce experts and state officials on flavor, firmness, exterior color and shape. Top prizes went to farmers from North Easton, Concord, Hardwick, Sharon and Pepperell. A full list of contest winters is attached.

“Today is a celebration of the harvest season and our dedicated farmers here in the Commonwealth," said Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR) Commissioner Gregory Watson. “The tomatoes brought to Boston were the result of months of our growers’ hard work and care.”

Of the more than 7,700 farms in Massachusetts, 759 annually produce more than 8.5 million pounds of tomatoes on 685 acres with a value of approximately $17 million.  The Patrick Administration is committed to growing the agriculture economy.  More than $55 million has been invested in the APR program, resulting in the permanent protection of more than 180 farms and more than 10,000 acres. In addition, $7 million has been put towards farmer training, business development, on-farm energy efficiency and more. The Commonwealth has also launched one of the nation’s first state-funded urban farming initiatives, ranks fifth in the nation for direct market sales, hosts 134 farmers’ markets that accept SNAP and since 2007 has seen a 95 percent increase in Community Supported Agriculture and growth in agri-tourism sales of 127 percent.

In addition to the presentation of awards, today's event included tomato tasting and recipe demonstrations, as well as information on nutrition and local farms. The contest was hosted by the Boston Public Market Association and is sponsored by DAR, the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association and Mass Farmers' Markets.

2014 Massachusetts Tomato Contest Winners


Slicing Category

Farm Name
Town
Variety
Place

Langwater Farm
N. Easton
BHN 589
1

Macone Farm
Concord
Belgium
2

Langwater Farm
N. Easton
BHN 1021
3

Brox Farm
Dracut
Applause
4

MacArthur Farm
Holliston
Tomomaro Muchu
5

Ward's Berry Farm
Sharon
Scarlet Red
6

MacArthur Farm
Holliston
Geronimo
7

Macone Farm
Concord
Mountain Magesty
8

Kimball Fruit Farm
Pepperell
Sunbrite
9

East Street Farm
Tewksbury
BHN 961
10


Cherry Category

Farm Name
Town
Variety
Place

Still Life Farm
Hardwick
Orange Sun Sugar
1

Langwater Farm
N. Easton
Sungold
2

Macone Farm
Concord
Sunpeach
3

Frietas Farm
Middleboro
Sungold
4

Macone Farm
Concord
Sungold
5

Verrill Farm
Concord
Sungold
6

Idlywilde Farm
Acton
Strawberry Husk
7

Frietas Farm
Middleboro
BHN 968
8

Farmer Daves
Dracut
Sungold
9

Ward's Berry Farm
Sharon
Sweet 100
10


Heirloom Category

Farm Name
Town
Variety
Place

Langwater Farm
N. Easton
Striped German
1

Verrill Farm
Concord
Brandywine
2

Macone Farm
Concord
Mr. Stripey
3

Macone Farm
Concord
Pondarosa Pink
4

Farmer Dave's
Dracut
Cherokee Purple
5

Kimball Fruit Farm
Pepperell
Aussie
6

Macone Farm
Concord
Macone Farm
7

Red Fire Farm
Granby
Granny Cantrell's German Pink
8

MacArthur Farm
Holliston
Arkansas Traveler
9

Farmer Dave's
Dracut
Striped German
10



Heaviest Category

Farm Name
Town
Variety
Weight
Place
Verrill Farm
Concord
Aussie
2.785
1
Ward's Berry Farm
Sharon
Church
2.635
2
Kimball Fruit Farm
Pepperell
Virginia Sweet
2.460
3
Red Fire Farm
Montague
Striped German
2.450
4
Macone Farm
Concord
Mr. Stripey
2.425
5
Langwater Farm
N. Easton
Mortgage Lifter
2.365
6
Silverbrook Farm
Dartmouth
Pineapple
2.340
7
E. Cecchi Farms
Feeding Hills
Hillbilly
2.180
8
Clark Farm
Danvers
Striped German
2.045
9
Farmer Dave's
Dracut
BHN 961
1.905
10

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