Our Growers
Bill and Spencer Steed
Bill Steed and his late wife Carol both had successful careers, he as a self-described “corporate…
California Avocado Commission
Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to enhance the premium positioning of California Avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities. California Avocados are commercially cultivated with uncompromising dedication to quality and freshness, by about 3,000 growers in the Golden State. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California Avocado industry.
Our Growers
Bob Schaar
Born and raised in California. Owner of 30 acres of avocados in Fallbrook. Watched his dream…
Our Growers
Jaime and Ricardo Serrato
Jaime Serrato is the epitome of the American dream; coming from Mexico in the 60s, he…
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Rick Shade
Rick Shade’s family has been farming in California for six generations, and growing avocados for three.…
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Richard Pidduck
Richard Pidduck is a quiet man who would rather talk about avocados than himself. Despite some…
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Dan Pinkerton
A military man for many years, Dan Pinkerton dedicated his life to the country he loves.…
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Mike Sanders and Chris Ambuul
Mike became a California Avocado grower in the early 1970’s. He says growing avocados has kept…
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Dorcas Thille
Dorcas Thille is a fifth-generation Californian whose family has been farming for four generations. She also…
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Doug O’Hara
Grower Doug O’Hara’s love for agriculture started during his studies at California Polytechnic State University, San…
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Arby Kitzman
Arby and his wife Jeannie built a small, very picturesque avocado grove in Morro Bay. Their…
