a history of family and farming

Kipard “Kip” Dasso Mellor with Grandfather Giovanni Dasso

Mellor Men, From left to right: (Bryan Mellor, Greg Mellor, Kipard “Kip” Dasso Mellor, Brian Mellor)

Mellor Crew, Left to Right: (Cindi Mellor, Lisa Mellor, Macie Swobe, Joan Mellor, Kipard “Kip” Dasso Mellor, Brian Mellor)

 

We are located in Linden, California in the heart of San Joaquin Valley. Giovanni Dasso, an Italian immigrant, acquired the land in the late 1800s and the ranch has since been passed down through five generations. Giovanni started with row crops and hogs then later farmed alfalfa and raised sheep. In the mid-1990s the family planted wine grapes, nut and fruit trees. 

Today, we grow wine grapes, walnuts, almonds, olives, and cherries. All of our produce is grown with sustainable farming practices including the use of cover crops and biologics for healthy soils, trees, and vines. Our cherries are grown along the picturesque Mosher Creek which is lined with beautiful large oak trees and wild blackberries providing a rich habitat for much local wildlife.

We currently offer our cherries for local pick up and limited delivery. Harvest will start in May with our Coral Champagne, Rainier and a limited availability of our tarts variety.

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Brothers, (Brian & Greg Mellor)

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