Staff ReportsMetroWest Daily NewsBOSTON — A Sudbury farm is among those that grew one of Massachusetts' heaviest tomatoes, state agricultural officials announced Tuesday when the winners of the state's annual Tomato Contest were revealed. Siena Farms, on Haynes Road, took third in the "Heaviest" category, officials said, when tomato farmers from across the state joined officials on the plaza of the Boston Public Market for the 36th annual Tomato Contest. Designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce, this year’s contest drew 77 entries from 15 farms across the state. More:Local farmers weather pandemic, hope for greener days aheadThe 2021 Massachusetts Tomato Contest winners are:Slicing Category:1st Place – E Cecchi Farms, Agawam, with a BHN872 tomato. 2nd Place – C & C Reading, West Bridgewater3rd Place – Siena Farms, Sudbury4th Place – Ward’s Berry Farm, Sharon5th Place – E Cecchi Farms, Agawam

Source: MetroXpress August 25, 2021 12:00 UTC