About

The Petersons.

Carrying on the 100-year tradition, growing delicious stone fruit is natural to the Petersons. The family farm is located in the heart of the central valley, in a small Swedish town called Kingsburg. Vern grew up working alongside his father in the orchards. Through that season, he learned life-long lessons, working hard and learning from his mistakes. The love of life and a love for people was instilled in Vern by his father—an enduring trait he still reflects to this day. Catch the glimmer in his eye and the wide smile across his face. Now Vern, along with his son Erik, farm a variety of organic tree fruits including peaches, plums, and nectarines. A family tradition passed on to the next generation.  Beyond the work, the Petersons care for their people. Genuine and whole—in all they do. Vern and his family work hard, using organics to enrich the world around them, both in their fruit and through the people.

Healthy Soil.

The Petersons farm below the soil to support maximum biodiversity and levels of organic matter. Healthy soil is the foundation of Regenerative Organic farming techniques. This includes promoting an environment where microorganisms can thrive, further enriching the soil on which Peterson trees stand. 

The family also raises organic chickens, using their waste for fertilizer on the farm. A symbiotic relationship that naturally boosts farming operations.

regenerative organic cover crop

Happy People.

Our stonefruit is not possible without the care and passion of our employees. We strive to enrich the lives of all we touch, working hard to provide a safe and fair environment. A home where relationships thrive and transparency is key. Our Peterson family extends to all working on the farm.

regenerative organic cover crop

Regenerative Organic Certified

Regenerative Organic combines best practices to create what we call happy soil, happy fruit, happy people. We farm for the future by bringing it back to the basics.

stonefruit harvest

Equitable Food Initiative Certified

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is a certification program connecting farmers, workers, and best practices to create a more sustainable food system. Transforming agriculture and the lives who work in it.

regenerative organic peach

Organic Farming Foundations

Organic farming practices are the foundation of our farm. The stepping stone to regenerative—you cannot have one without the other.

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