Organically Grown Co., a marketer and distributor of certified organic produce, says it has acquired Johansen Ranch, a historic family farm in Orland, Calif.
The company said the acquisition reflects its mission to protect organic farmland, support sustainable farming practices and secure a supply of premium organic citrus for generations to come.
“The Johansen Ranch acquisition underscores our commitment to organic agriculture and our growers,” said Organically Grown Co. CEO Brenna Davis said in a news release. “We’re proud to preserve this incredible farm, maintain the integrity of its operations, and ensure a seamless transition that benefits our customers and the organic community. This is more than a business decision — it’s a reflection of our values.”
In early 2024, farm owner Rich Johansen approached Organically Grown Co. with a proposition, the release said. With retirement on the horizon, he sought a partner that would uphold the farm’s legacy of sustainable farming and high-quality organic produce, the company said.
“OGC was the natural choice,” Johansen said. “I’ve worked with them for decades, and I trust their commitment to preserving our land and our values.”
Johansen Ranch, established in 1910 and located in the northernmost citrus-growing region in North America, is known for producing premium organic satsuma and clementine mandarins and other citrus varieties. For more than 40 years, Johansen Ranch has supplied its harvest to Organically Grown Co. for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Johansen is well known in organic farming, with a history rooted in sustainable practices, the release said. With this acquisition, Organically Grown Co. said it will ensure that Johansen Ranch remains a vital part of its citrus program and Johansen’s current California-based customers continue to have access to the premium citrus.
Organically Grown Co. said customers can expect the same exceptional fruit and service they’ve come to rely on.
“At OGC, we believe protecting farmland and supporting the next generation of organic agriculture is essential to the future of food,” Davis said. “This partnership with Johansen Ranch honors Rich’s incredible legacy while ensuring that the farm continues to thrive and provide high-quality organic citrus to our customers. It’s an investment in the land, the people and the organic movement.”
