Phil and Katherine Foster own 250 acres of organic land on two ranches near San Juan Bautista and Hollister, California.  Phil, has been farming organically for over 30 years. He manages the farm along with Lynne Nunes, who runs the day to day operations. On the 50 acres in San Juan Bautista, cool season crops are grown while the 200 acres in Hollister are used for hot season crops. At the peak of the season, they market up to 60 diverse organic fruits and vegetables under the Pinnacle label. Their produce is sold directly to retail stores, at farmers’ markets and also through the wholesale channel. VV is proud to partner with this farm for more than two decades!

At the ranches, the focus isn’t just on organic production but also on sustainability. They practice environmentally sensitive pest control by attracting beneficial insects, constructing owl boxes, planting hedgerows and more. Solar panels offset their energy use and most of their tractors and trucks are fueled with Biodiesel. They support soil health with cover crops and compost– 4 acres of land is dedicated just to making their compost. They strive to maintain the Pinnacle label’s high quality by treating the land, the produce and workers with respect. Their workers receive fair wages and benefits; a majority of their team is employed year-round.