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Welcome to the Tomato Growers Information Portal. This Web site is designed as a one-stop shop to provide commercial growers, home gardeners and Extension agents with comprehensive information about tomatoes, including management, production, weather and marketing materials. Special thanks to the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission for its support in the development of this resource. Watch a recording of the webinar.

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Chris Gunter

Dr. Chris Gunter is the production specialist for the commercial vegetable industry in North Carolina, working with tomato growers in the use of integrated, economical and environmentally sound production practices.


Upcoming Training and Events


The Winter Vegetable Conference and Trade Show takes place annually in Asheville, N.C. The event is sponsored by the N.C. Tomato Growers Association (NCTGA), but offers educational opportunities and supports research efforts beneficial to all western North Carolina vegetable growers.


2010 Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo

November 29 - December 1, 2010

The 25th Annual Southeast Vegetable & Fruit Expo, in cooperation with the South Carolina Fruit, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Association, will take place November 29 – December 1, 2010 in Myrtle Beach, SC.



Tomatoes By The Numbers

3,400: N.C. acres harvested (2008 NCDA)