Organically Grown Company (OGC), a marketer and distributor of certified organic produce, has acquired Johansen Ranch, a historic family farm in Orland, California. The acquisition reflects the company's mission to protect organic farmland, support sustainable farming practices, and secure a supply of premium organic citrus for generations to come.
"The Johansen Ranch acquisition underscores our commitment to organic agriculture and our growers," said Brenna Davis, CEO of OGC. "We're proud to preserve this incredible farm, maintain the integrity of its operations, and ensure a seamless transition that benefits our customers and the organic community. This is more than a business decision—it's a reflection of our values."
In early 2024, farm owner Rich Johansen approached OGC with a proposition. With retirement on the horizon, he sought a partner that would uphold the farm's legacy of sustainable farming and high-quality organic produce. "OGC was the natural choice," Johansen said. "I've worked with them for decades, and I trust their commitment to preserving our land and our values."
L-R: Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company; OGC buyer Don Mayfield, OGC's VP of sales & sourcing Mike Boyle, and citrus grower Rich Johansen.
Johansen Ranch, established in 1910 and located in the northernmost citrus-growing region in North America, is renowned for producing premium organic Satsuma and Clementine mandarins and other citrus varieties. For more than 40 years, Johansen Ranch has supplied its harvest to the company for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest.
With this acquisition, OGC will ensure that Johansen Ranch remains a vital part of its citrus program and Rich Johansen's current California-based customers continue to have access to this premium citrus. Customers can expect the same quality fruit and service they've come to rely on.
"We believe protecting farmland and supporting the next generation of organic agriculture is essential to the future of food," said Davis. "This partnership honors Rich's legacy while ensuring that the farm continues to thrive and provide high-quality organic citrus to our customers. It's an investment in the land, the people, and the organic movement."
For more information:
Amy Brown
Organically Grown Company
Tel: +1 (503) 341-3795
abrown@organicgrown.com
https://www.organicgrown.com