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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...
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 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 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 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,...
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 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 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...