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At Red Tomato we put farmers first. As food systems become increasingly consolidated, we work to ensure growers in our region have a place in the global market. Yet, moving produce is just part of what we do.
Our position in the supply chain allows us to act as a translator. We speak daily with both our farmers and customers to learn their needs. What are their customers asking for? What has this morning’s rain done to the crop?
From our position in the middle, we create and connect solutions to build a fairer, healthier, more sustainable food system!
To truly build a market for local, we need to develop regional supply.
What happens when a grocery store wants Northeast tomatoes for 4 months in a row? Or orchards begin growing table grapes to diversify their farm for the next generation?If it’s grown in our region, grocery stores should source here first. But what happens when the grocery store wants local tomatoes 4 months of the year, and your farmer in Massachusetts only has them for 2? A regional supply chain can extend the local season for everyone. We develop partnerships with growers across the region, from Maine and Vermont to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. By p
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Uniting Farmers, Ranchers, and Service Providers
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