An aerial photograph would be needed to appreciate the entire site because the scale of this integrated organic farm can be ranked in the first place in the Orient. Brand names such as "Kagome Kokumi Tomato" and "Kagome Delica Tomato" are given to all the harvested tomatoes, and then they are shipped to Tokyo and Sendai. In June 2005, Kagome Delica Tomato seedlings were first planted in a 1.25 ha area of their farm’s 1st Greenhouse. In July, the long-awaited first shipment was completed successfully. In the 2nd Greenhouse, planting was completed late in August. A system for regular shipments from the two greenhouses was established in November. The estimated annual shipment is 3,400 tons and sales are expected to exceed 10 million dollars ($1 = JPY120, as of November 2005).

Kagome Delica Tomatoes were grown specifically for commercial use. Because of their uniform shape and consistent flesh, Kagome Delica Tomatoes can be sliced easily, with a minimum loss. Mr. Kobayashi stated, "Tomatoes for commercial use are sliced for hamburgers or sandwiches. Therefore, uniform shape and consistent flesh are the prerequisites for these tomatoes. If one tomato can be cut into five 5 mm slices and another into seven 5 mm slices, this difference results in an economical loss. The tomatoes shipped from this farm can be cut into six to seven slices. In this way, we supply high quality products that are economically feasible for the food service industry and satisfy the standards of the industry." They divide one greenhouse into four sections and also produce the "Round Medi Plum," a type of Kagome Kokumi Tomato, in addition to Kagome Delica Tomato, according to requirements. They use a rock wool medium for tomato growing, instead of soil. Tomato plants are hung with guide hooks and the position of the tomatoes to be picked can be adjusted to the staff’s eye level by moving the plants upward or downward. This system contributes to an improvement in working efficiency. An electrolytic water mist is sprayed for sterilization and beneficial insects are used to reduce pesticides. Japanese native B. ignitus is used to promote pollination and natural crossbreeding. Taking an approach like this, they are making efforts to ensure a safe and reliable production system.

Assurance of water resources is especially important for tomato growing. "As one of the means to ensure adequate water resources, the rain falling on the roofs of the greenhouses is collected in a water reservoir on the farm. For example, 10 mm of rainfall provides 1,000 tons of reservoir water. The water reservoir is filled with a 70 mm rainfall and this storage is equivalent to the amount required for approximately 10 days." At the Iwaki Onahama Vegetable Farm, with due consideration for growing techniques and assured water resources, all staff make their efforts to achieve the largest unit crop yield in Japan.

The number of staff at the farm reached approximately 200 in November when the tomatoes growing in the 1st and 2nd Greenhouses are harvested and continuously shipped. Mr. Kobayashi says, "As of August 1, about 80 staff are involved in tomato growing. Most of them are locally-hired employees and the predominance of women is evident. They work intensively on tomato growing mainly in the greenhouses. I am from the central part of Japan but I know the natural beauty of Tohoku, the northern part of Japan, where the four seasons are clearly defined because I worked in Kagome Aomori Branch Office for a total of eight-and-a-half years. I occasionally invite the former executives of Kagome Co. Ltd. to show them around the city of Iwaki and all of them highly praise this wonderful environment." Moreover, he is deeply attached to the climate and culture of the region and recognizes the necessity to "actively popularize the advantages of Iwaki throughout the world."

They promote collaboration with local sectors, not only by recruiting local staff but also by procuring a large variety of materials—including containers for harvesting and fertilizers from local companies as much as possible. They are always exploring possibilities for harmonious coexistence with another local tomato brand called the "Sunshine Tomato." Iwaki officials expects that the newly born Iwaki Onahama Vegetable Farm will take a firm root and become a major representative local company. Kagome Co., Ltd. also promotes exploration of new commercial markets for eating tomatoes and also offers recipes for cooked tomatoes at grocery stores. Consequently, these trends seem to contribute to an increase in shipments from Iwaki Onahama Vegetable Farm.

Mr. Kobayashi says, "I would like to promote a project to popularize the tomatoes produced in the large-scale vegetable farm in combination with Iwaki’s tourist resources, including the sea coast and hot springs." He focuses on the creation of the new "Iwaki Brand".