We’re inspired to tell the stories of the farmers we work with and the fruit they grow. We think these stories are interesting, even inspiring, and an important way to connect fruit eaters to the people growing their food.

From time to time we get to dig a little deeper. Here are those stories.

Fruit & Farm Features

Remembering Jay and Kristen Ruskey

Remembering Jay and Kristen Ruskey

Losing the pioneers of Condor Ridge Ranch and Frinj Coffee

Remembering Jay and Kristen Ruskey

Losing the pioneers of Condor Ridge Ranch and Frinj Coffee

Fred Hempel, Legendary Tomato Breeder

Fred Hempel, Legendary Tomato Breeder

The big impact of a local scientist-turned-tomato breeder.

Fred Hempel, Legendary Tomato Breeder

The big impact of a local scientist-turned-tomato breeder.

Mangoes in the Desert

Mangoes in the Desert

Wong Farms: three generations of pioneering mango-growing in the California desert.

Mangoes in the Desert

Wong Farms: three generations of pioneering mango-growing in the California desert.