Customer Success Stories

Darrell Wood Ranches

A Sustainability Ethic - Vina, CA

The saying “labor of love” cannot stand more accurate for sixth-generation cattle rancher Darrell Wood. Being born into his family’s cattle operation in Vina, California, he had no choice but to embrace the ranching lifestyle, and luckily, he took to it very well.

Sun Valley Packing - Reedley, CA

Sustainability Equals The People, The Plant, and The Product.

Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, you’ll find the small, charming town of Reedley. At first glance, the quaint farming community doesn’t appear as much, but what many people don’t realize is how significant it is to California agriculture.

The Abbey of New Clairvaux - Vina, CA

New Clairvaux Vineyard – Rich in California History

Tucked away in Vina, California, you’ll find a little slice of heaven that most people don’t even know exists.

Carriere Family Farms; A 133-Year Legacy - Glenn, CA

When the Carriere family bought their first walnut orchard in 1963, there was no telling what the future would look like. The crop was a new commodity, and the market was still unpredictable. Fast forward to today, the Carrieres have found great success in growing and processing California walnuts that are now marketed and sold all throughout the world.

The Ugly Company - Farmersville, CA

Achieving Zero Food Waste in the San Joaquin Valley

Within a 20-mile radius of Farmersville, California about 2-4 million pounds of fruit is thrown out every day, six days a week.

Peterson Timber, Inc. - Corning, CA

Making the world a better place one tree at a time

In today’s day in age, finding a successful business owner under the age of 30 is few and far between. Yet, Zane Peterson is making the world a better place one tree at a time.

Summerhill Goat Dairy - Hanford, CA

From Goat to Glass

Family owned and operated – for Johnnie and Anneke de Jong, owners of Summerhill Goat Dairy, the saying "From Goat to Glass" truly is a way of life.

Lone Oak Farms - Hanford, CA

Investing in a Sustainable Future

At an age when most people are still figuring out what they want to do with their lives, Alex te Velde is committed to a career in the dairy industry. 

Mark Lopez

Realizing His Dream of Becoming a Farmer

Mark Lopez became a first-time farmer and customer of Golden State Farm Credit (GSFC) in 2018. He found breaking into agriculture to be challenging because of elevated land prices, high start-up costs, and limited access to capital. Luckily, he never gave up and was able to purchase 36 acres of French Colombard grapes in Fresno County. His struggles are a common occurrence in today’s agricultural industry.

Kenny and Megan Elwood

Tapping into the Emerging Goat Meat Market

Kenny and Megan Elwood raise cattle on an 850-acre ranch in Bella Vista, California. The land has been in the family since 1862. In a time when the number of farms in the state are steadily declining, maintaining and growing a legacy requires ingenuity and the ability to not only adapt, but the willingness to branch out into new markets.