Alabama tomato growers gain from the termination of the Mexico Tomato Agreement

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Celebrate Decision on Tomato Imports Members of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) view the recent federal move to terminate the US-Mexico Tomato Suspension agreement as a significant win. This comes after President Trump introduced a 17% tariff on most fresh Mexican tomatoes on July 14. Blake Taxton, […]

22nd Annual Tomato Sandwich Lunch attracts notable lawmakers and candidates

Annual Tomato Sandwich Ranch in Alabama Celebrates Local Agriculture The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry (ADAI) recently celebrated its 22nd Annual Tomato Sandwich Ranch event in Montgomery, honoring the dedicated farmers throughout the state. This event highlighted the locally grown produce, particularly tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, and lettuce. Attendees also enjoyed various Alabama-made products, […]