Full Name
Jim Miller
Job Title
Owner and Operator
Company
Villa Pacifica Ranch in Cayucos, California
Speaker Bio
1976 graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with an
Agriculture degree in Crop Science. Jim spent 20 years raising Snow Peas and Bell Peppers
on his farm, transitioning to growing oranges in 1987.
In 2002, he created a bagged orange product, “Cayucos Summer Oranges”, which sold
throughout Southern California in Albertson’s and Vons Supermarkets until 2020. In 2018,
Jim expanded the operation to include sixteen acres of Hass avocados on two different
Rootstocks, Toro Canyon and Dusa.
Drawing on decades of agricultural experience, he produces high-quality fruit on the
California’s Central Coast. Jim focuses on practical, science-based farming practices, with
an emphasis on efficient irrigation, soil health. pest management and pruning his orchard.
He values learning from fellow growers and sharing knowledge that helps
strengthen California’s Avocado industry
Agriculture degree in Crop Science. Jim spent 20 years raising Snow Peas and Bell Peppers
on his farm, transitioning to growing oranges in 1987.
In 2002, he created a bagged orange product, “Cayucos Summer Oranges”, which sold
throughout Southern California in Albertson’s and Vons Supermarkets until 2020. In 2018,
Jim expanded the operation to include sixteen acres of Hass avocados on two different
Rootstocks, Toro Canyon and Dusa.
Drawing on decades of agricultural experience, he produces high-quality fruit on the
California’s Central Coast. Jim focuses on practical, science-based farming practices, with
an emphasis on efficient irrigation, soil health. pest management and pruning his orchard.
He values learning from fellow growers and sharing knowledge that helps
strengthen California’s Avocado industry
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