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marble falls

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8. And if I didn't know you, with that post I'd know you were an Ohioan. Tomato juice is the state drink and for a good ...
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 03:58 PM
Mar 2024

... reason: Buckeyes love tomatoes, with apples and sweet corn on the cob coming in a tie for a solid second.

https://travelasker.com › what-beverage-is-officially-designated-as-ohios-state-drink
What Beverage Is Officially Designated as Ohio's State Drink?
Jan 27, 2024In 1965, tomato juice was officially recognized as the state drink of Ohio by the state legislature. The designation was a tribute to Ohio's agricultural heritage and the significant role that tomato juice played in the state's history. Today, tomato juice remains a beloved beverage in Ohio.ng to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ohio ranked third in processed tomato production (paste, juice, sauce, etc.) and sixth among states for fresh tomato production in 2012. Hirzel Canning Company and Farms in Toledo (deifratelli.com) contributes a huge beefsteak-tomato-sized share to Ohio's processed tomato industry. The 90-year ...

https://www.daytondailynews.com › business › 16m-pounds-tomatoes-growing-new-indoor-facility-north-dayton › oRjEOwTXbh523ffFL7gkfO
Ohio facility growing 16M pounds of tomatoes l Dayton Business
March 2, 2017. X. A high-tech hydroponic greenhouse operation that could be North America's largest when fully built is now growing more than 200,000 tomatoes plants in Wapakoneta. Golden Fresh ...

https://extension.osu.edu › today › tomatoes
Extension Today: Tomatoes | OSU Extension - Ohio State University
However, just like your other garden crops, tomato growth can be affected by weather and a variety of other factors. Tim McDermott, educator with OSU Extension, highlights some challenges that may be affecting your home garden tomatoes this summer (e.g., excess rainfall, high heat, humidity) and provides some tips to improve your crop this year.

https://www.cleveland.com › metro › 2016 › 11 › homegrown_ohio_the_states_bigg.html
Homegrown Ohio: The Buckeye State's 18 biggest cash crops
Tomatoes: $60.4 million. Ohio ranks third nationwide for production of fresh and processed tomatoes. The state has 3,700 acres dedicated to growing tomatoes that are sold fresh, and 5,000 acres to


We used to be the No 1 tomato grower back when James Rhodes (R) was gubernor.

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