Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin Retiring

Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin, a Cleveland County native, is retiring at the end of the year after a 42-year career with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. He has long been the go-to expert on tomato production — so much so that producers and colleagues affectionately refer to him as ‘Tomato John’ and ‘Dr. Tomato’ for his extensive tomato expertise. More than 100 current and former colleagues, tomato producers and community members celebrated his long, fruitful career at a reception Dec. 17 at the Warren County Club.