Tomatero Farm is a 1st generation, mid-sized farm based in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties in California. Founded by Adriana Silva and Chris Tuohig, the name “Tomatero” means tomato picker. The farm grows a mix of vegetable row crops, strawberries, blackberries and tomatoes, providing steady, year-round employment for its farm crew.

Tomatero has been certified organic since its first year of operation in 2004, and soil heath is always prioritized. They do this by using beneficial plants, insects and native hedgerows to increase soil fertility.

Fun Fact: Adriana’s Nicaraguan grandmother named the farm when she learned that their first crop would be tomatoes.