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Archive Home > 2005 > June > 13 > Tomatoes, family-style

Tomatoes, family-style

Madras family farm, Country Vines, masters art of organic tomatoes using latest technology

By Keith Chu / The Bulletin
June 13, 2005

MADRAS -

Growing plump tomatoes without artificial fertilizers or pesticides requires more than a green thumb - for the Avila family, it takes eight sets of hands and the latest in tomato-growing technology.

The Avila's company, Country Vines, is one of two certified organic tomato producers in....

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