Business Builder Stories

Angela’s Ranch is 2.5 acre fig farm located in Madera, California. As a Business Builder Awardee through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Angela’s Ranch is expanding their market space the purchase of sales equipment, such as a canopy and truck logo, to help stand out, connect with buyers, and…

Desert Moon Farms began as a small, family-operated specialty mushroom farm tucked inside a 1,000-square-foot grow space in the heart of Las Vegas. Founders EvaSara Luna and Enrique Gonzalez launched the business in 2020 with a vision of offering fresh, gourmet, farm-to-table mushrooms to the local community…

In Los Angeles County, Go-Go Grocery Markets is redefining what a farmers market can look like. Founded by Derrick Chapman, this mobile farmers market brings fresh, locally sourced food directly into communities that often face barriers to accessing healthy options. As a 2025 Business Builder Awardee…

Jessie’s Organic Farms is dedicated to growing organic vegetables in Monterey County, CA. They used the Business Builder award to purchase technology tools that will allow them to grow the business and track sales. The farm purchased a computer, finance software, a printer and scale. Jessie says these tools…

On the North Coast of California, Little Dory Seafood Co. is helping bring locally and sustainably caught seafood directly to the community of Point Arena, California. Founded by fisher and business owner Elissa Levin, the business is rooted in supporting local fisheries while increasing access to fresh,…

As Arizona’s first Regenerative Organic Certified farm, Oatman Farms is committed to the growth of Arizona’s regenerative food network.  Oatman Farms is now taking a significant step in expanding its infrastructure to strengthen Arizona’s farm-to-school and farm-to-table supply chains and meet growing…

At Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in the Salinas Valley, Isidro Perez of P & G Organics Farm is building a farming business rooted in decades of agricultural experience,and perseverance. Isidro has spent years working in the fields harvesting lettuce,…

RENO, NV — With a combined 50 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tony and Birdie Harthono of Pink Elephant Kitchen are expanding their footprint in Northern Nevada’s local food network. Building upon their established presence at local farmers markets and co-ops, the couple is expanding their…

Premium Meat Company is an established family-owned and value-added livestock processing business with over twenty eight years of continuous operation serving local ranchers, farmers, and consumers. The company specializes in producing high-quality meat products, including ground meats, summer sausage,…

Salsa Del Diablo LLC is a well-established value-added food business with more than a decade of operation, producing salsa using locally and regionally sourced vegetables, fruits, herbs, dairy, and other agricultural ingredients. The company has built a strong reputation through direct store distribution and…