Tale of Two Tomatoes

So many varieties of tasty tomatoes
Lucy is an heirloom tomato, bred for her exceptional flavor. Heirlooms have been around for centuries. There are hundreds of varieties to choose from. Each heirloom tomato is grown for a specific purpose -- from sauce to salad.
tomato varieties

Where did our
choices go?

Tom is a generic tomato, bred for his ability to travel thousands of miles to market. Tom's farmers can only choose from a few types of tomatoes that are durable enough to travel long distances. Poor Tom doesn't stand out in a crowd.
tomatoe generic

Approximately 97% of vegetable varieties grown in 1900 are now extinct.

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