Tag: Keenan Farms

  • Mitchell Keenan Promoted to Vice President of Keenan Farms

    Keenan Farms, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Mitchell Keenan to Vice President of Keenan Farms. In his new capacity, Mitchells role will be expanded to overseeing all operations of the company, with particular emphasis on export sales.

    Since graduating from Fresno State with a degree in Agricultural Business, Mitchell has worked diligently at Keenan Farms, gaining experience in domestic and export sales, farming operations, processing, and project management including Keenan Farmslatest plant expansion project.

    “I am thrilled to have Mitchell in this leadership role at Keenan Farms,” said Robert Keenan, President of Keenan Farms. Mitchell has proven himself to be a detailed, thoughtful, and talented manager. His work ethic and contributions to our team have been beneficial to the company, and I look forward to working with Mitchell to expand and position Keenan Farms for growth in our domestic and export markets.”

    The company has invested heavily in advanced processing and sorting technology in addition to expanding capacity over the last few years.

    “Im excited to continue my familys legacy of producing pistachios here in the valley,” said Mitchell. With our increased capacity and enhanced plant technology, were able to serve our customers the best quality pistachios on the market. Im grateful for my team at Keenan Farms and for this opportunity to take on more responsibility at the company.”

    Keenan Farms is a family-owned pistachio processing and farming company based in Kettleman City, California. Since 1972, three generations of Keenans have been producing the highest quality pistachios in the industry. They offer a wide range of pistachio products, including inshell, no-shell, flavored, and bulk pistachios.

    More information on the story of Keenan Farms is available at www.keenanfarms.com.

  • Introducing Real American Pistachio Growers

    So why American Pistachio Growers? Growers have no shortage of issues to deal with: orchard pests/diseases, labor, water, and trade barriers, to name a few. But that doesn’t stop American Pistachio Growers from doing what they know best and getting out in the field everyday on behalf of consumers all over the world hungry for what quality American pistachios. Back at the Summer luncheon of American Pistachio Growers, several growers were put on the spot and asked why they do what they do. Watch this brief video to see their responses and read more about growers near you in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/.

  • Four Tools to bring Navel Orangeworm Damage Down to Zero

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    Navel Orangeworm (NOW) continues to increase its presence in California right alongside the growing number of orchard hosts for this pest. Many nut growers experienced significant levels of NOW damage in their orchards last season, in spite of their ongoing pesticide spray programs. So what’s a grower to do? Watch this interview with Zach Raven from Keenan Farms, who shared his experience in utilizing several key tools in to control this pest and keep Aflatoxin levels down, going from 3% damage to nearly zero from one season to the next. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

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