National Sunkist Citrus Day
On March 1, the sunny history of citrus groves is commemorated, as well as the legacy of family-owned citrus farms.
#nationalsunkistcitrusday
Let's spend the day on National Sunkist Citrus Day by thanking the hardworking people who provide us with fresh citrus every day. We bet you will enjoy this refreshing day whether you choose to eat some fresh citrus or have a glass of orange juice for breakfast.
Sunkist has been growing citrus for the past 130 years. The Sunkist Cooperative, with more than 1,000 citrus grower members stretching across California and Arizona, reflects a rich history of values and a tradition of family-owned citrus farms.
Citrus growers are proudly passed down through generations. Citrus growers are proudly passed down through generations. They are known for traditional growing methods, natural resource stewardship, and a dedication to innovation. Citrus growers share a pledge to offering fresh quality citrus to consumers around the world year after year, crop after crop.
How many citrus varieties are there, including a large variety of organic citrus varieties, according to the sunkist portfolio
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Grapefruit
- Mandarins
- Tangerines
- Tangelos
Seed by seed
Citrus plays a vital role in American history. Citrus plays a vital part in American history. The citrus industry, also known as California's second "Gold Rush," provides delectable fruit to customers. However, the citrus industry would not thrive without the handwork and dedication of the farmers that grow citrus.
The people who plant, grow, and pick the citrus are often at the center of any citrus farm's success. For generations, citrus growers have been selling citrus. In fact, most citrus farms are proudly owned by family members who have been producing citrus products since the 1800s.
Citrus pioneers, such as William Wolfskill and Eliza and Luther Tibbets, capture the essence of settlers who came west to make their fortune in the citrus industry. These early entrepreneurs paved the way for the development of a whole citrus industry that continues to thrive today.
Conditions are right
Local mountains' nutritious soil, abundant water, and a climate of "abundant sunshine and cool winter nights" have made places like Southern California an opportune place to grow citrus trees. In fact, sunny California has been growing oranges since 1809.
Citrus farmers must remain competitive in the citrus industry, and citrus farmers must remain up-to-date on technology and rising methods to reach as many markets as possible, so citrus farmers must keep up-to-date on technology and rising methods to ensure the trees are of the same quality, especially when first planting
Citrus celebration
- To learn about citrus growing, visit a citrus farm to learn about citrus growing
- Learn about the various species of citrus
- Purchase a variety of citrus items from your local store and hold a tasting party with your friends
- Learn how to make a new dish using citrus ingredients
- Local farmers can be helped by attending events designed specifically for them
- Pay it forward by paying for a local farmer's meal
- On social media, give your local farmers a shout-out by posting #NationalSunkitCitrusDay
Sunkist has been doing what we do best: growing citrus. The Sunkist Cooperative is the country's longest-running agricultural cooperative, with more than 1,000 citrus grower members stretching across California and Arizona's sunny citrus groves.
The Sunkist Cooperative embodies the values and heritage of the company's 130-year history of family-owned farms. In fact, they have been using traditional growing methods, environmental protection, and a dedication to innovation. These growing trends have proudly passed down through the generations: year after year, crop after crop, year after year.
Sunkist Cooperative growers, both large and small, work to produce quality, fresh citrus that consumers love around the world, based on the belief that we are stronger together. The cooperative is dedicated to the nutritious, fresh, and delectable fruit grown and nurtured right here in the United States.
