Tobacco to Truffles: Revolutionizing the Southeast's Farm Economy One Woman’s Passion to Turn a Fungus into a Fortune
A North Carolina businesswoman’s new company is investing millions to transform 200 acres of farmland into the largest black diamond truffle orchard in America. The decadently delicious fungi are prized by top international chefs and are one of the most expensive foods in the world. The crop is expected to yield nearly $40,000 per acre, more than ten times the market value of tobacco.
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