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about – SLIDER

Fisher Ranch is a family-owned grower/shipper of
premium, flavorful and healthy fruits and vegetables.

Based in Blythe, California, in the fertile Palo Verde Valley, we are best known for our melons— cantaloupes, honeydews and other specialty melons. We also ship top quality broccoli and cauliflower.

Celebrating the First 100 Years

2017
Marks the Centennial Year of Fisher Ranch

Much has changed in the course of 100 years. Complex computer systems, Global Positioning System technology and scientific improvements in variety selection and development have all contributed to increasing efficiency and productivity at Fisher Ranch. One thing that hasn't changed is that our most valuable assets are the people who make it all happen.

1917

Fisher Ranch was founded by Wayne and Lucille Fisher in 1917 as a Brahma cattle ranch. Wayne was one of the first to introduce the Brahma breed to the United States and enjoyed touring livestock exposition shows across the Western states. At one point, Wayne was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as having the largest Brahma bull in the world, an enormous yet docile fellow affectionately known as Sam.

1920

Late 1920s – During the Great Depression, Wayne was instrumental in negotiating non interest loans from the federal government on behalf of the Palo Verde Irrigation District as part of the New Deal. The district then extended those same terms to local farmers in the valley. This helped to renew the local agricultural community of the Palo Verde Valley and established Wayne as an influential figure in the Palo Verde farming community.

1948

Wayne’s son, Dana returned to the US after working in Egypt for Trans World Airlines. Upon his return to Blythe, he expanded the use of scientific research in agriculture. He went on to serve as an agriculture advisor to the University of California, Riverside.

1960's

Dana established the Progressive Farmers Organization in Blythe to help promote and disseminate agriculture research in the Palo Verde Valley.

1972

Third generation Bart returned to the family business after graduating from University of California, Davis.

1977

As part of the farm’s expansion into fresh produce, the Hi-Value melon packing shed and produce cold room were constructed. In time, the farm’s cooling needs would expand and additional sheds and coolers were built or acquired.

1982

Bart and Dana establish their own 2-way radio business. Today, Fisher Wireless Services has grown into the largest 2-way radio service provider in the United States.

1999

Bart installed a solar farm and a series of natural gas fired generators to power the Fisher Ranch facilities. This allows the ranch to operate independently of the public power grid. Over time, Bart expanded on the technology to complete a combination cooling, heat and power (CCHP) tri-generation system.

2011

Fourth Generation Andrew joined the family business after graduating from the University of Redlands.

The Next 100 Years

Fisher Ranch will stay committed to our tradition of applying innovative farming practices to develop healthy, flavorful fruits and vegetables that our customers can enjoy and thrive on.

what we grow – SLIDER

We’ve spent a century perfecting everything we grow, seeking out the best seed varieties for successful, marketable crops.

Melons are a unique specialty to Fisher Ranch. We are on the forefront of new varieties as they are introduced to the market and we are very selective in what we choose to grow. To provide the best eating experience, we produce melons all throughout California during the domestic harvest season.

Golden Dewlicious®

A beautiful deep golden-yellow melon with smooth skin and a firm, pale flesh. A ripe Golden Dewlicious may have occasional freckling. The blossom end will have a slight give to pressure and will be slightly aromatic. Firmly running a moistened finger across the skin will make a squeaky sound. Extremely sweet, juicy and refreshing!
Check out our Facebook page for videos on selecting ripe melons.

Orange Dewlicious®

A smooth, creamy colored skin. The tender flesh is remarkably sweet and aromatic. The blossom end will have a slight give to pressure and will be slightly aromatic. Firmly running a moistened finger across the skin will make a squeaky sound. Very sweet and flavorful!

Juan Canary®

Skin may be smooth to slightly rippled and have a bright yellow color. The melon is very firm and will have little or no give to pressure on the blossom end. Flesh is tender and very sweet.

Galia®

A smaller melon with a slightly netted skin. Has a delicate, light-green flesh and is very sweet. Part of the stem will be present and the blossom end will have a slight give to pressure and will be aromatic.

Golden Hami®

A lightly netted skin with a solid golden color. The pale orange flesh is juicy, has a crunchy texture and is extremely flavorful. The blossom end will have a slight give to pressure and will have a very slight aroma. The hami melon has been extremely popular in Asian countries for many years and we are proud to present this special variety in our lineup.

Honeydew

An ivory or creamy-colored skin. The blossom end will have a slight give to pressure and will be slightly aromatic. Firmly running a moistened finger across the skin will make a squeaky sound. A traditional American green fleshed melon.
Check out our Facebook page for videos on selecting ripe melons.

Harper Cantaloupe

A lightly netted skin with a light green to slightly breaking yellow color. Part of the stem will be present and have some netting. This melon will be extremely firm, having no give and will be lacking aroma. The orange flesh will be sweet and firm.

Western Shipper Cantaloupe

A thick, corky netted skin with a straw color. There should be little to no stem present and the blossom end will have a slight give to pressure. This melon will be aromatic at the blossom end and have a flavorful orange flesh.
Check out our Facebook page for videos on selecting ripe melons.

Broccoli

An acknowledged ‘superfood’, broccoli is in high demand with consumers. The varieties we grow have excellent shelf life and attractive, tight heads.

enjoying melons – SLIDER

Perfect Pairings

Melons will keep well under refrigeration for up to a week. A melon cut in half and tightly wrapped with plastic wrap will be good for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

Perfect Pairings
and Serving Suggestions

Add melons and let your culinary imagination run wild!
• Cantaloupe with pink peppercorn syrup
• Melon salad with kefir cheese and grapefruit dressing
• Honeydew carpaccio with lemon and mint
• Melon and jicama salad with spicy lime dressing and pomegranate seeds

Spicy-sweet and juicy! Orange and Golden Dewlicious ® melon gets a kick from chili-lime Tajín® seasoning and cool, crunchy jicama.

Thinly sliced fennel and kalamata olives set off the juicy sweetness of Juan Canary and Golden Hami melons in this unique salad.

“I specifically look for the Fisher Ranch sticker when I purchase melons. They are simply the most delicious melon available. The golden dewlicious are my favorite......but I love them all.....they're better than what I have purchased at my local Farmer's market. Thanks for giving me and my family such a wonderful summer treat.” —Eia Lehman

Perfect Pairings
and Serving Suggestions

Fresh melons go especially well with savory foods.
• Wrapped melon with prosciutto or smoked turkey
• Sliced melon served with cheese such a gorgonzola or fontina
• Melon with yogurt and pistachios
• Chunks of melon sprinkled with feta cheese and basil

Any grilled fish becomes a sensation with this Latin-inspired salsa featuring diced Orange and Golden Dewlicious®, jalapeño, red onion and cilantro.

Firm Golden Hami melon complements Asian soba noodles and edamame drizzled with ginger sesame dressing.

“When I was young we purchased cantaloupe grown in Florida. They were mouth-watering sweet and delicious, and it was rare to get one that had no flavor. Now, most of those Florida farms grow a larger variety that we do not care for because they simply are not as flavorful or good tasting as the old variety. I recently saw some of your cantaloupes in a local Wal-Mart store, and purchased some. I could actually smell them in the store, although they appeared to be only half to 3/4 ripe. We cut the first one the next day, and they have been so great that they reminded me of those from my childhood.” —Pat Smith

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Food Safety

Our customers expect and deserve produce that is safe and wholesome. We have rigorous food safety and tracking procedures in place. We are strict adherents to the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program, Good Harvesting Practices (GHP), the Leafy Green Marketing Agreement (LGMA) and the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board Food Safety Program. Key components of our food safety program include:

• Responsible land use.
• Responsible pesticide use and record keeping.
• Water source testing.
• Post-harvest product testing.
• Effective recall system.
• Field security.
• Good worker hygiene.
• Sanitary hygiene facilities.
• Regular food safety training for all employees.

BART FISHER – Owner and Manager
760-922-6171 | info@fisherranch.com.com

SUSAN FISHER – Administrative Manager
760-922-4150 | info@fisherranch.com.com

ANDREW FISHER – Ranch Manager
760-922-6171 | andrewfisher@fisherranch.com.com

STEPHEN GARCIA – Harvest Manager
760-922-6171

TRACY PENCE – Accounting Manager
760-922-6171 | tpence@fisherranch.com

MIKE FARRAGE – Sales Manager
760-922-7138 | mfarrage@fisherranch.com.com

DAN ARAKELIAN – Sales Associate
760-922-7138 | darakelian@fisherranch.com.com

CURT CORONADO – Sales Associate
760-922-7138 | ccoronado@fisherranch.com.com

MARK LAMBERT – Office Manager
760-922-6171 | mlambert@fisherranch.com

GABRIELA SANDOVAL – Food Safety Coordinator, Ag Food Safety Solutions
209-456-2833 | gabby@agfoodss.com

Main Office/Blythe Cooler

10600 Ice Plant Rd., Blythe, CA 92225-2757 | Telephone: 1-760-922-8114 | Email: andrewfisher@fisherranch.com

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12980 Co Rd 102, Woodland, CA 95776 | Telephone: 1-530-666-5518

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15900 West Dorris Ave., Huron, CA 93234 | Telephone: 1-559-945-9271

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3792 Feather River Blvd., Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Telephone: 1-530-749-3224

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