Our Mission
Red Tomato’s mission is to connect farmers and consumers through marketing, trade, education, and collaboration. We’re driven by a passionate belief that a family-farm, locally-based, environmentally-oriented, fair-trade food system is the way to a better world.
Our Vision
- Mid-size farms across the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast & Mid‑Atlantic are the primary suppliers of a sustainable, regional food system
- Local food is equitable, affordable, and accessible to all
- Farmers earn meaningful livelihoods and can transition farms to the next generation
- Farm work provides fair and dignified jobs
- Sustainable production practices are the norm
Making Real Change
Red Tomato has expanded its programs beyond its work as a regional food hub to ensure equitable access to fresh, healthy food alongside fair prices for local farmers. The impact of our work can be measured in:
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Up to $5 million of produce delivered annually -
Viable markets for a network of 40+ family farms across nine Northeastern states -
Over 62 million pounds of local produce moved since 1996 -
59% decrease in high-risk pesticide use on EcoCertified® orchards since 2004 -
30+ orchards certified through our EcoCertified® program since 2005
Donate to Red Tomato
Your donation supports scientific research, logistics innovations, sharing lessons learned with our colleagues in the Good Food Movement and hands-on work with our growers. Together, we are righteous produce!
