Local Growers
Fresh fruits and vegetables have a personal and distinctive place of origin.
Independent & small scale family farms contribute to our regional abundance and landscape with a wide variety of fresh, peak of season produce.
Check out some of our notable farmer profiles to see who’s growing your food.
Abe-El Produce
The legacy and tremendous contribution of Japanese American farmers is brilliantly recognized in a number of California families, one of which is Abe-El Produce.
Abe-El Produce is a successful full service farming, packing, shipping, cold storage and produce sales operation. Abe-El Produce grows numerous citrus varieties, table grapes and vegetables featuring zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant.
Brothers Franklin and Herbert Abe are joined by the third generation (sansei) of educated, creative and professional family members. The farming traditions and sacrifices made by Issei (Japanese-born) and Nisei (American-born) are honored in this vital family business.