Situated on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, Joe Del Bosque is a first-generation farmer in central California. The son of migrant workers, he conquered the American dream by starting his own farming operation in California in 1985.
“My father was a farm manager, so I grew up on a farm doing exactly what I’m doing today,” Del Bosque says.
He grows organic melons, including cantaloupes, honey dew and watermelons. He also grows organic processing tomatoes, as well as almonds and cherries. Del Bosque is one of the largest, if not the largest, melon grower for Whole Foods.
By Tyne Morgan
February 11, 2025
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