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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...
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...