Florida’s Joint Tomato Conference Focused On Trade Issues
The 2012 Joint Tomato Conference presented a full plate of issues as it convened in Naples, FL, in early September. But, a growing trade dispute over imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico was the hottest topic among growers after several years of market disruptions. Reggie Brown, executive vice president of the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, says his state’s growers must act to seek protection from the influx of imports.
