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Meet Joy Sterling, CEO of Iron Horse Vineyards in Sebastopol, CA. As a second-generation farmer, she’s proud of the wine her family’s vineyard produces. Learn more about her, why she says...
Photo: Flowers & Magazine Meet Janet Louie, Sales Manager of Green Valley Floral in Salinas, CA. As a second-generation farmer, she grew up in the cut flower industry and knows the ins and...
Meet Luke Wilson, Manager of Wilson Family Farm in Gridley, CA. Known as the problem-solver in the business, he was born into the farming industry and loves being able to create his own destiny day...
Meet Randy Baldwin, President of San Marcos Growers in Santa Barbara, CA. As a plant lover, he enjoys not only working with plants but also learning about them in his spare time. Learn more...
Meet Everardo Robledo, CEO of Robledo Family Winery and fourth-generation farmer in Napa, California. As the owner of the first winery established by a former Mexican migrant worker, Everardo is...
Meet Tim Thiesen, Co-Owner of Rio Vista Fruit Farms and third-generation farmer. From a young age, Tim loved being on the farm and knew it was in his blood to follow in his father’s footsteps....
Meet Jack Vessey, President of Vessey & Company, Inc. As a fourth-generation farmer, he is proud of the hard work and dedication his father showed on the farm. Learn more about Jack and why...
Meet Kirby Anderson, Consulting Winemaker for Dolin Malibu Estate Vineyards in Malibu, CA. Although he’s the man behind the scenes, Kirby’s responsibilities include everything from the first...
Meet Megan Shanley Warren, Co-Owner of Shanley Farms in Morro Bay, CA. Her dad purchased the farm in 1998 as a retirement project, but it’s evolved into a successful business run by a strong...
Meet Kyle Garrett, Co-Owner of Red Tower Farms in Elk Grove, CA. Along with his partner, Cortland Dunnington, they started their business in 2015 and are proud to supply their community with...
Meet Danielle Kendall, Lifestyle Floral Designer & Stylist at Kendall Farms. Her father-in-law, Dave Kendall, established the farm in 1987 and the family has helped it grow into the large and...
Meet Jeff Simonian, Sales and Marketing Manager for Simonian Fruit Company. His dad and uncle began the company when they were teenagers and Jeff has taken over to help lead the second generation to...