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Hayden and Scott Mcintyre
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Avocado Growers and Farms
Meet our family of growers who put care and craftsmanship into every California Avocado.
WHERE AVOCADOS ARE GROWN IN CALIFORNIA
Meet our family of growers who put care and craftsmanship into every California Avocado.
- Committed to quality, sustainability and good agricultural practices.
- Many are part of a multigenerational legacy and have been growing for 50 years or more.
- Learn about their history, their groves and even their favorite ways to enjoy California Avocados.
Featured Grower:
Arby Kitzman
ARBY’S STORY
Arby and his wife Jeannie built a small, very picturesque avocado grove in Morro Bay. Their avocado farm utilizes a variety of environmentally responsible practices, including solar energy and water conservation methods like drip irrigation. They use natural leaf mulch and other growing practices that result in better soil health.
Arby, who possesses a wonderful, folksy demeanor, takes pride in knowing every avocado tree in his grove. Until his retirement his primary business was as a “Culligan Man,” in a franchise he started with his father and which is now owned by his son. Arby proudly served his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard and does volunteer work as a member of the Rotary Club. In 2022 Arby won four USA Triathlon championships in the M80-84 age group.
Nowadays Arby and Jeannie’s daughter Hilary and her husband Andrew Wilkie run the day-to-day operations of the grove.
ARBY’S FAVORITE WAYS TO ENJOY CALIFORNIA AVOCADOS
Arby has three favorite ways to enjoy California Avocados: plain, in guacamole and in salads. He also loves to eat California Avocados on a sandwich and on Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos as well as salsas.
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