Hey guys, I just stumbled upon a really disturbing article about the tomato industry.. it's actually excerpts from the book Tomatoland.

It explains how the tomato industry in Florida, which is what most of the U.S. relies on for tomatoes in the winter, is a hotbed for slavery and other awful treatment. One part that really stood out for me:

"When I asked Molloy if it was safe to assume that a consumer who has eaten a fresh tomato from a grocery store, fast food restaurant, or food-service company in the winter has eaten a fruit picked by the hand of a slave, he corrected my choice of words. 'It’s not an assumption. It is a fact.'”

I wanted to spread the word, because I imagine there are a lot of people who aren't aware of this - I sure wasn't! I also wanted to find out - do any of you grow your own tomatoes or other veggies in the winter? I've never had my own garden, indoor or outdoor, but I've always wanted to and this definitely increases my motivation. Any tips or advice are appreciated.

A friend asked me recently, if I'm a vegetarian am I also concerned with making sure my food choices aren't hurting/enslaving humans? I am, but am woefully uninformed. This article really brought that point home to me... just one more thing to think about.