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Category: Meet a Farmer

Meet a Farmer: Vernon Peterson of Abundant Harvest Organics

Meet Vernon Peterson, President and founder of Abundant Harvest Organics and fourth-generation farmer. While his company has blossomed into a farm-share delivery service that offers weekly organic...

Meet a Farmer: Andrew Kazarian of Circle K Ranch

Meet Andrew Kazarian, General Manager of Circle K Ranch in Selma, CA and third generation farmer. After working with his dad and brother on the farm, Andrew appreciates the knowledge he’s gained...

Meet a Farmer: Jon Reelhorn of Belmont Nursery

Meet Jon Reelhorn, President of Belmont Nursery in Fresno, CA. As a former baseball player turned flower farmer, John knows how much hard work and dedication pay off. Learn more about him, why he...

Meet a Farmer: Bill Christopher of Christopher Ranch

Meet Bill Christopher, CEO of Christopher Ranch and second generation farmer. His great grandfather immigrated to the United States and made his dreams a reality by starting his own farm. Today,...

Meet a Farmer: Edgar Hercila of Civitas Organics

In honor of Veteran’s Day we spoke to Edgar Hercila, military veteran and CEO of Civitas Organics. As a first-generation American and urban farmer, Edgar proudly served his country overseas and...

Meet a Farmer: Daniel Jackson of Family Tree Farms

Meet Daniel Jackson, co-owner of Family Tree Farms and eighth generation farmer. Like his grandfather before him, Daniel is a firm believer in doing business with honest and dependable people....

Meet a Farmer: Bill Pease of Materra|Cunat Family Vineyards

Meet Bill Pease, Vineyard Manager for Materra|Cunat Family Vineyards in Napa, CA! He’s proud of the work he does every day and loves contributing to the success of the vineyards. Learn more...

Meet a Farmer: Tim Baloian of Baloian Farms

Meet Tim Baloian, a third generation CEO at Baloian Farms in Fresno, CA. With many years of experience under his belt, Tim is proud of the hard work his grandfather put in to found Baloian farms...

Meet a Farmer: Chad Crivelli of Crivelli Farms

Meet Chad Crivelli, owner and operator of Crivelli Farms in Dos Palos, CA. As a firm believer in a strong work ethic, Chad knows what it takes to make his farm successful and loves knowing that...

Meet a Farmer: Jeff Huckaby of Grimmway Farms

Meet Jeff Huckaby, president of Grimmway Farms and fourth-generation farmer. We chatted with him and learned why he loves farming so much!  CA GROWN: What are you doing today? Jeff: I...

Meet a Farmer: Brad Visman of Boa Vista Orchards

Meet Brad Visman, a fourth-generation General Manager of family-owned Boa Vista Orchards in Placerville, CA. Find out what fruits are, “the apple of Brad’s eye”, how he got a head start on...

Meet a Farmer: Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards

Meet Karl Wente, a fifth generation winegrower and winemaker at Wente Vineyards in Livermore, CA. As an owner of the country’s oldest family-owned winery, Karl is proud of the legacy his family...

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