Craig Alameda

Craig Alameda knows and enjoys the tests that are ever present in farming. He spent his childhood doing everything from picking weeds to driving forklifts on his family farm in Fremont, California. After college, he partnered with his father and two brothers to farm head lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, Artisan Romaine and Artisan Lettuce in Yuma, Arizona for Tanimura & Antle. “Each day brings a unique set of challenges, that’s what I like best, that it is not the same everyday,” comments Craig.

Larry Ott

Larry Ott is a fourth generation farmer who has been growing for Tanimura & Antle for 11 years. Growing up in Yuma, AZ on his family’s farm, he cannot imagine any other way of life than that of a farmer. He grew up driving tractors before partnering with his brother to grow broccoli, cauliflower, romaine, Artisan Lettuce and Artisan Romaine for Tanimura & Antle. He loves the day-to-day challenges of growing vegetables knowing that he is helping to feed the nation. To Larry, farming is “where my heart is.”

Brad Harrison

Brad Harrison is a fourth generation farmer, born and raised in Arizona. His family farms land in Yuma and Roll, AZ, growing lettuce, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, romaine and red onions for Tanimura & Antle.  Brad understands that the key to being a good farmer is to “know how to work the dirt”, paying great attention to tilling the soil, a key activity to growing great vegetables.  “Seeing the vegetable grow from seed to the final finished product is a fun and rewarding experience,” comments Brad, “and although farming is a constant daily job, it is a perfect environment to raise my family in.”

Matt McGuire

Born and raised in Salinas, CA, Matt McGuire did not grow up in the farming community, but after earning his degree in biology, he “fell into” the agriculture industry doing everything from harvesting to working the docks. Matt realized that he liked being involved in growing vegetables and was hooked. Today, in his role as General Manager at JV Farms, he oversees the farming of iceberg, romaine, broccoli, and red and green leaf lettuce for Tanimura & Antle. Matt values working with a company with Tanimura & Antle’s enthusiasm for fresh ideas.

Jerry Nakasawa Jr.

Jerry Nakasawa’s father, Jerry Sr., worked with Bud Antle in Holtville, CA in 1973, starting a farming relationship with the Tanimura & Antle families that continues today. It was in 1983 that the family farming operations moved to Yuma, AZ where Jerry Jr. grew up. After receiving an Agribusiness degree from the University of Arizona, Jerry returned to the family business to work alongside his father to grow a long list of products for Tanimura & Antle including iceberg lettuce, Artisan Lettuce and Romaine, broccoli, cauliflower, mix lettuce, romaine, celery and red onions. To Jerry, it is both a challenge and a privilege to be outside on the ranch every day. His key to success is to “never think you know everything, because each season can bring new challenges.  Learning to combine time- tested farming methods with newer techniques is key.”