Our Growers
Jaime and Ricardo Serrato
Jaime Serrato is the epitome of the American dream; coming from Mexico in the 60s, he…
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.
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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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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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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…
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The Lyall Family
The Lyall family started farming with citrus in the 1930s. With four generations of California farmers…
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Alex Maclachlan
Owner of a 16-acre grove and a soon-to-be restaurateur. Excited to offer patrons the opportunity to…
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Bill and Anne Coy
Anne Coy is the daughter of Bob Blanchard, the first grower in San Luis Obispo County…
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John Edward Delwiche Jr.
Grew up on the grove and is a third-generation farmer. Always knew he would follow in…
