“Tomatoes at the Trotter”

Enjoy a “True Southern Experience” Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the historic UAM Trotter House, 404 North Main Street, Monticello, Arkansas.

Participate in an Heirloom Tomato Tasting Evaluation Reception at 6:30 PM.  Learn from Dr. Paul Francis if your taste choices are the group winners!

Enjoy a Full Tomato Dinner prepared by Chef Doug Spharler.

Hear Dr. Bob Stark describe heirloom tomato market options available to Southeast Arkansas consumers and tomato producers.

Receive an update on the heirloom tomato project recently funded by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and conducted by UAM School of Agriculture faculty.

Take home heirloom tomato recipes, seed saving instructions, and tomato samples!  $25.00 per person (Net proceeds benefit the UAM School of Agriculture Scholarship Fund) Limited seating so reservations are required-> Call 870-460-1091 for details.