High in the mountains of Santa Barbara County, where crisp alpine air meets California sunshine, there's a place where some of the finest organic apples grow to perfection. At 3,300 feet in elevation, surrounded by towering peaks and National Forest land, Cuyama Orchards has been tending its apple trees with dedication and care for over three decades.
In 1992, Howard and Jean Albano took a leap of faith and plowed hay in front of their farmhouse to plant something new: Nagafu Fuji apples, which had just made their way to American soil from Japan. Little did they know this decision would grow into a thriving family operation that would help shape California's organic apple industry.
By 1997, their son Byron had joined the family business, handling sales and marketing while Howard and Jean focused on nurturing their growing orchard of Fuji and Pink Lady apples. The local community quickly fell in love with the Albanos' exceptional fruit, and word began to spread about the extraordinary apples coming from this mountain valley.
The family's commitment to quality took another step forward in 1999 when they completed their transition to certified organic production. In doing so, they created a sustainable ecosystem where their workforce, customers, and native plants and animals could all thrive together.
CSA members - head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to customize your upcoming delivery. Market is open from noon on Thursday until 6 pm on your cutoff date. After you confirm your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery.
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