Bradley County’s John Gavin celebrates long, fruitful career as tomato expert

January 5, 2026 at 8:28 p.m.

John Gavin, aka Dr. Tomato, is retiring after more than four decades with the Cooperative Extension Service. (Photo: U of A System Division of Agriculture)

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