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Category: Meet a Farmer

Meet a Farmer: Andrea Davis-Cetina of Quarter Acre Farm

Photo Credit: In Her Image Photography Meet Andrea Davis-Cetina, Owner of Quarter Acre Farm in Sonoma, California. As a first-generation farmer, she’s learned everything she knows about farming...

Meet a Farmer: Joe Rodriguez of JR Organics

Meet Joe Rodriguez, Owner of JR Organics in Escondido, California. As a third generation farmer, he knows how much hard work and dedication goes into farming. Learn more about Joe, how his...

Meet a Farmer: Josh Roberts of Taylor Farms

Meet Josh Roberts, Director of Agricultural Operations at Taylor Farms in Salinas, California. As a second-generation farmer, he loves the fact that no two days are ever the same. Learn more...

Meet a Farmer: Sean Doherty of Sean Doherty Farms

Meet Sean Doherty, Co-Founder of Sean Doherty Farms in Dunnigan, CA. As a third generation farmer, he has a strong passion for farming. Learn more about Sean, how his employees have...

Meet a Farmer: Javier Zamora of JSM Organics

Meet Javier Zamora, Owner of JSM Organic Farms in Royal Oaks, California. As a second-generation farmer, he grew up helping his dad farm in Mexico and cultivated his own piece of land in...

Meet a Farmer: Mai Nguyen of Farmer Mai

Meet Mai Nguyen, Founder and Owner of Farmer Mai in Upper Lake, California. After studying climate research in college, she got tired of documenting the ways we’re harming the planet and...

Meet a Farmer: Jesus Romero of J&E Farms

Meet Jesus Romero, Production Manager for J&E Farms in Oxnard, California. As a second generation farmer, he’s working hard to follow in his father’s footsteps and continue with his...

Meet a Farmer: Kurt Richter of Richter AG

Meet Kurt Richter, Vice President and Farm Manager for Richter AG in Northern California. As a fourth generation farmer, he’s proud of his family’s commitment to environmental...

Meet a Farmer: Scott Johnsen of Frei Brothers

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 a Farmer: Jeff Dolan of DiMare Fresh

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 a Farmer: Karen Chandler of Olive Drop Olive Oil

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 a Farmer: Tony Ortiz of Joseph & Sons

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...

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