40 Under 40, Class of 2018

Laura Edwards Orr

Company

Red Tomato

Job Title

CEO

Accomplishments

After six years at FarmAid, Edwards Orr joined Red Tomato in 2008, becoming executive director in 2015. Under her leadership, Red Tomato develops innovative supply chains to help Northeast mid-sized farmers bring local produce to market, resulting in $5 million in annual sales to wholesale grocery, institutions and other emerging markets.





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