Laci Sandoval is doing exactly that with surplus tomatoes.

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Laci Sandoval says the success of her pilot partnership with County Line Harvest is not a business she intends to pursue for herself, but a demonstration model for other, smaller farmers in the area.

 

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Laci Sandoval

  For Megan Strom, at County Line Harvest, the tomato products are already inspiring thoughts of other new uses for other crops.

 

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Having wrapped up their Kickstarter campaign a little over goal, Sandoval and her husband envision the new commercial kitchen at their Wind and Rye fFarm as a hub for a variety of ag-related activities—including her own ongoing sideline as a pastry chef specializing in custom wedding cakes.

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