Month: April 2015

Tutti Frutti Farm Located in Lompoc, CA  Certified organic in 1988 Chris Cadwell took over the family’s remaining 14 acres of undeveloped land and started organic farming Chris is the fifth generation to farm on their property  

Go Green Agriculture Located in Encinitas, CA Produce roughly 500,000 plants/mo out of just 5 acres of greenhouse space. Use 80% less water than a conventional farm by using a recirculating hydroponic system One acre produces the equivalent of 20 acres of conventional row crop production Family owned and operated  

Pudwill Berry Farm  Located in Nipomo, CA 60 acres of land containing over 20 varieties of berries Land is very fertile because it was originally a turkey farm Although not certified organic, Pudwill does not use chemicals.  Instead they use biological and labor intensive methods of pest containment and prevention They have figured out how …

Penryn Orchard Specialties Located in Placer County, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains  4.5 acres harboring 56 different varieties of fruit trees and vines The land was originally cultivated by Japanese immigrants who planted varieties that reminded them of home: mandarins, persimmons, and Asian pear varieties The current owners do all the farming …

Murray Family Farm Located in Bakersfield, CA  Sustainable farming practices Grow 178 different varieties of fruit and vegetables, including 18 varieties of cherries The earliest harvester of tree ripened cherries in California G.A.P (good agricultural practices) certified Crops are drip irrigated which achieves water efficiency of 95% Only approved organic materials are used from bloom …