She was introduced to growing avocados on her parents’ avocado grove in Morro Bay, and after receiving her degree in computer science and home-schooling four children, she and her husband Andrew took over managing the family avocado farm (Kitzman Fair Haven) in 2016.
The farm utilizes environmentally responsible practices, including using natural leaf mulch and solar energy. Her story highlights the important role that women play in the agriculture industry.
The California Avocado Commission recognized four women farmers for International Women’s Day, sharing profiles of some female avocado farmers to showcase their contribution to the industry.
The California Avocado Commission recognized four women farmers for International Women’s Day, sharing profiles of some female avocado farmers to showcase their contribution to the industry.
The Commission represents growers farming on approximately 50,000 acres in the state, and many of them come from multigenerational farming families, with increasing numbers of women taking on avocado grove management and ag industry leadership roles.
The profiles include Tara Axell Rosenthal, Jessica Hunter, Catherine Pinkerton Keeling, and Hilary Kitzman Wilkie, highlighting their experiences as avocado growers and leaders in sustainable agriculture.
The California Avocado Commission's forecast for this year is 257 million pounds, with peak availability from April through July.
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