The Queensland Health department has declared Bowen and Gumlu district's fresh produce safe, with only seedlings yet to bear fruit affected by the sabotage of the region's irrigation supplies this week.
It's business as usual in Bowen at the moment, and if sales go well some of the 30 affected farms may avoid closing their doors when the expected gap in the market occurs during September.
BDGA's industry development officer Denise Kreymborg said the future of the district could come down to consumers buying an extra local zucchini or tomato.
"Its one way people can support us after such a severe blow to an already fragile industry that we just can't afford," Ms Kreymborg said.
"Most growers already have their back against a wall with many of our members unable to break even across the board last year, let alone this year now that their September crops have been destroyed."
The federal government has joined the call for consumers to support tomato growers in Bowen by continuing to purchase Australian produce.
Minister for agriculture, fisheries and forestry Tony Burke was shocked by the sabotage which targeted a local seedling nursery.
"I've previously met with growers in Bowen, it is a strong and resilient community that produces some of Australia's best fruit and vegetables," he said.
"This crime will possibly mean increased prices for tomatoes and other fruit or vegetables.
"However, it is critical that Australian consumers support these farmers the best way they can - by buying Australian produce.
"Australian grown fruit and vegetables are clearly marked, they taste great and will help the industry during this tough time."
BDGA president Carl Walker said meetings had been held with the Brisbane Markets to discuss an action plan for an industry already struggling with diminishing grower returns.
Around 7m seedlings were lost in the nursery sabotage, across tomatoes, capsicums, melons, pumpkins, zucchini and eggplant.
The economic impact on the industry is estimated to be around A$23.5m (US$20.61m) in losses, with flow on effects reaching upwards of A$50m (US$43.85m).
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