While the tomato is a beloved part of nearly every cuisine worldwide, there was a time when most people viewed it with suspicion. That all changed after the infamous Salem Tomato Trial. But there’s also reason to view the legend of the trial with suspicion.
Category: Agriculture
By the middle of the 19th century, North Carolina was producing well over 30 million pounds of commercial tobacco thanks to the unique soil of…
Though no longer a powerhouse component of the North Carolina economy, the impact of tobacco on our state is undeniable. From its roots in Native…