Celebrating 55 years of making IQF peppers !

Organic vs Conventional: Which is Better?

Because of my agriculture background, I am often asked if organic produce is better than conventional. In full disclosure I served on the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) in the past, and our company sells both organic and conventional frozen peppers....

California’s Water Crisis: Simple Facts

Behind a Complex Problem Although countless articles and papers have been published over many years, many people still ask, “Why does California always seem to be out of water?” The answer isn’t as technical and complex as many make it out to be. The...

California minimum wage and the family farm

Since 2019 when California minimum wage was $11.00 per hour, the wage rates had increased 45% in five years to todays current $16.00. Some legislators are putting bills forward to raise that to $18- $20.   Some farmers are able to turn to automation but for many...