Hass Avocado Season Wrap-Up: What to Expect as Fuerte Season Arrives
As late summer gives way to early autumn in Southern California, we have officially reached the end of our Hass avocado harvest…
Commercial Avocado Grove Revitalization: Well Drilling, Power, and Replanting 10 Acres
Taking on the rehabilitation of a legacy avocado orchard requires careful planning, significant financial commitment, and reliable infrastructure. We are officially beginning…
Avocado Harvest Season Wrap-Up: Saving the Last Fruit for Kitchen Recipes
Avocado harvest season in Southern California is winding down, and walking through our grove this week reveals bare branches where heavy clusters…
California Farm Overtime Law AB 1066: Why Good Intentions Backfired on Farmworkers
California farm overtime law AB 1066 was designed to guarantee agricultural laborers the same overtime rules as standard commercial businesses. On paper,…
Farm Worker Wages: Comparing US and Mexico Agricultural Labor Economics
Understanding farm worker wages and agricultural labor costs is central to understanding the future of family farming in California. Following our recent…
Are Farmers Rich? The Reality of Agricultural Income and California Family Farms
A common public perception suggests that owning farmland equates to vast personal wealth. Following our recent discussion regarding California’s Assembly Bill 1066…
San Diego County Small Farms: Why Local Agriculture Leads the Nation
San Diego County holds a unique title in American agriculture that surprises most people outside our region. While large-scale industrial farming dominates…
San Diego County Small Farms: Why Local Agriculture Leads the Nation
San Diego County holds a unique title in American agriculture that surprises most people outside our region. While large-scale industrial farming dominates…
Why Food Prices Are Rising: California AB 1066 and Its Impact on Family Farms
Food prices continue to increase across the country, leaving consumers and growers alike wondering what factors are driving the surge. Beyond standard…
Avocado Grove Lifestyle: Sunset Harvests and Family Farming in California
Living on an avocado grove in Southern California offers a unique rhythm that connects daily work with the changing beauty of the…
Avocado Box Weight vs Count: How Seasonal Sizing Affects Farm-Direct Orders
Understanding how farm-direct produce packaging works is essential when ordering fresh fruit straight from an orchard. When purchasing avocados directly from a…