Growing Tomatoes? When Sell'em, Eat'em, or Win a Tomato Fight...

The Grower & The Economist

Not every flower or vegetable that comes from the farm has equal value. The time of year, size of the fruit, and its grade factor into the value. With each item farmers calculate the crop's value and then decide what to do. Sometimes the best end up in the farmer's house. Other times, they choose to sell it for the highest profit. Other times, tomatoes make great ammo farm kids. We explore how farmers optimize their happiness and profits at different stages throughout the summer.