Du Jour with Farmer Eric Morrow

Ten years ago, Eric Morrow made a bold move. He left a career as a securities trader in Chicago for one in something just as risky: farming. Returning to family land in Ponchatoula where seven generations had farmed before him, Morrow began growing small amounts of strawberries and tomatoes and selling them through a farmstand. He expanded more each year, and today, he grows about 25 acres of diverse fruits and vegetables, sold primarily through farmers markets. Read about Morrow and his entrée into farming by clicking here.To read previous Du Jour features on local chefs and other culinary experts, click here.