Since 1988, John and Cindy France have represented over 40 family growers in California and Oregon, and take pride in providing small organic farmers with an easy avenue to market their crops. In total, their growers tend over 3,500 acres of organic fruits and vegetables, ranging from blueberries and broccoli to persimmons and pomegranates. The growers of Homegrown see themselves not only as farmers but as stewards of the land, supporting the organics industry for the betterment of both consumers and the environment. They enjoy gathering insight into the opinions of their buyers, and their webpage contains a forum in which consumers are invited to share their personal reasons for buying organic.
Products
Citrus - Oranges - Navel
Juicy, sweet, and California grown, these delicious Navels are sure to impress. </br> </br> Oranges are rich in fibre, folate, and of course vitamin C which contributes heavily to oranges antioxidant protection and immune support. Feeling sick? Eat some oranges!
Citrus - Oranges - Cara Cara
Similar on the outside to other navels, but with a pinkish-red interior, an exceptionally sweet flavor with a tangy cranberry zing, & few to no seeds. </br></br>Cara caras are juicy, low acid, seedless navels packed with more natural nutrition and minerals to power a healthy immune system. Considered the 'Power Orange' they are an excellent source of vitamin C, A and fibre. A good source of folate and potassium, and a natural source of Lycopene, the disease-fighting antioxidant.
Citrus - Pomelo
The pomelo is one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus hybridized. The largest of the citrus fruit with a very large pith, pomelo is the parent of the grapefruit. It has a sweet and milder taste than grapefruits. </br></br> This nutritious fruit provides a source for vitamin C, vitamin A, protein, calcium, potassium, carbohydrates and dietary fibre.
