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Category: Meet a Farmer

Meet Frank Costa of Ocean View Flowers in Lompoc Valley, CA.

Meet Frank Costa, a flower farmer, hunter, and father from Lompoc Valley.  Frank took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about the farming industry and giving back to the...

Meet Joe Cataldo from J&M Farms in Lodi, CA.

Joe Cataldo is a third generation fruit farmer who is very passionate about photography and giving back to the community. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about fruit,...

Meet Bob Echter of Dramm and Echter in Encinitas, CA.

  Bob Echter is a second generation flower farmer based in Southern California who loves to travel.  We caught up with him for a few minutes to talk flowers, dog shows and of course,...

Meet a Farmer: Sam Spencer of Head High Wines

Meet Sam Spencer, partner and winegrower at Head High Wines who loves to surf and sail! Sam’s led a career as a winegrower, wine-industry consultant, and vineyard developer for the past two...

Meet a Farmer: Mark Sorensen of Triple Delight Blueberries

Meet Mark Sorensen, a fifth generation farmer who knew he wanted to be a farmer since he was seven years old. Mark is also a father to three girls, soon to be grandfather, President of the Fresno...

Meet a Farmer: Julia Inestroza of Tenalu

Meet Julia Inestroza, a California Ripe Olive grower whose family has been farming since 1917! After getting a degree in economics and working at a .com and as a marketing director Julia was...

Meet a Farmer: Amelia Ceja of Ceja Vineyards

  Ceja Vineyards is an ultra premium Latino family owned winery founded by Amelia, Pedro, Armando and Martha Ceja - first generation Mexican-American winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma...

Meet a Farmer: Jeff Lundberg of Babé Farms

Meet Jeff Lundberg of Babé Farms! Jeff’s favorite thing about farming is the variety, he says no two days are alike. Learn what he’s up to and what his advice is to future farmers! CA GROWN:...

Meet a Farmer: Brian Neufeld of Full Harvest Farms

Meet Brian Neufeld, a citrus farmer and dad who loves to travel! Learn what drew him into farming and see what he’s up to on the farm! CA GROWN: What drew you into the farming...

Meet a Farmer: Bob Ferguson of Ferguson Farms

Meet Bob Ferguson, an asparagus farmer who loves to travel. Bob’s family has been farming since 1904. Bob has some very real talk about what it takes to be a farmer. Check out what he has to...

Meet a Farmer: Rick Benson of Desert Olives

Meet Rick Benson, a fourth generation olive farmer who had his own cotton farm at the age of 18 while he was in college. See what Rick likes to do when he isn’t farming and what he’s been up to...

Meet a Farmer: Kyle Hagerty of East Sac Farms

Meet Kyle Hagerty, an urban farmer in Sacramento. Kyle grows his crops and then gives them away for free at his farm stand located in front of his house! We think that’s pretty amazing! Learn...

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