Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association says end of Mexico tomato agreement is a win for Alabama farmers

WICKSBURG, Ala. (WTVY) -The ending of the Mexico tomato agreement could mean good things for American tomato growers.

“Throughout the state, people have always looked for Slocomb tomatoes. It has always been a staple in this area,” Farmer Bobby Edmundson said.

New developments on the national stage could bring Alabama tomatoes to a bigger market.

For years, the United States-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement has been in place, much to the disadvantage of American growers.

Edmondson of Edmundson Farms has farmed all of his life. While not producing tomatoes on a grand scale, he has seen the impact of the agreement.

“It competes with us and other growers. Mexican tomatoes and any other countries’ tomatoes would impact the sale of our local tomatoes throughout the state and throughout t