Will the shortage of safe-to-eat tomatoes affect your diet?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on June 10, 2008
“Farmers' Market, Farmers' Market, Farmers' Market. This is why you buy local. It may cost a little more, but they care what's going into your food. So buy locally, and keep the money in our community. Get to know your grower.”
— Stanley M. Weil, chemical reactor operator, Lawrence
“I'm not a big fan of tomatoes. I only like them on bruschetta, so unless I'm eating in an Italian restaurant soon, it shouldn't affect me.”
— Lily Boyce, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence
“I love tomatoes, so of course I'm going to have to make an adjustment. I guess I'll just have to do without until they become available.”
— Samuel Gould, disabled, Lawrence
“Yes, I love tomatoes. I have some grape tomatoes that I'm still eating, but after that I probably won't be buying any more until everything clears up.”
— Rita Pettit, retired teacher, Topeka