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Meet Scott Johnsen, Winegrower for Frei Brothers Sonoma Reserve in Dry Creek Valley in Healdsburg, CA. As the son of a NASA scientist and a teacher, he was raised to respect the importance of...
Meet Jeff Dolan, Field Operations Manager of DiMare Fresh in Indio, CA. As a third-generation farmer who started working when he was 12 years old, he knows what it takes to manage a great farm...
Meet Karen Chandler, Owner of Olive Drop Olive Oil in Lodi, CA. As a first-generation farmer, she took a hands-on approach to learning how to farm. Learn more about Karen, why her business...
Meet Tony Ortiz, Operations Manager of Joseph & Sons in Santa Paula, CA. With more than 50 years of growing experience, his father built this business from the ground up. Learn more about...
Meet Ben Hansen, Owner of 24Carrot Farm in Placerville, CA. As a first-generation farmer, he started this business from the ground up and loves supplying his community with fresh fruits...
Meet David Beckstoffer, President and Chief Operating Officer of Beckstoffer Vineyards in Rutherford, CA. As a second-generation farmer who started out in the corporate world, he now loves...
Meet Teresa Keenan, Marketing Manager of Keenan Farms in Kettleman City, CA. Born into the industry and married to a second-generation farmer, she knows how much hard work and dedication goes...
Meet Vincent Ricchiuti, Director of Operations for P-R Farms and Enzo Olive Oil in Fresno, CA. As a fourth-generation farmer, he understands how important and crucial farmers are. Learn more...
Meet Will Nelson, Co-Owner of The Bear and The Bee Farm in Placerville, CA. As a young farmer who wasn’t born into the farming industry, his love for the land and environment began in college...
Meet Bob McKellar, CEO of McKellar Family Farms in Ivanhoe, CA. As a third-generation citrus grower, he loves the farming lifestyle and encourages young people to get involved in the industry....
Meet Mike Naggiar, Founder and Vineyard Manager for Naggiar Vineyards in Grass Valley, CA. After retiring from Hewlett Packard, he decided to keep his mind and body sharp by starting a vineyard...
Meet Kelton Fleming, owner of Duck Creek Nursery in Lodi, CA. As a second-generation farmer, he loves being able to work with this family every day. Learn more about Kelton, why being a small...