National Sunkist Citrus Day
The sunny history of citrus groves is commemorated on National Sunkist Citrus Day, which honors family-owned citrus farms' heritage.
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On March 1, let's spend the day celebrating National Sunkist Citrus Day by thanking the hardworking people who provide us with fresh citrus every day. We bet that this refreshing day will be delicious 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 company has been doing what they do best: growing citrus. The Sunkist Cooperative, which has more than 1,000 citrus grower members spread throughout 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, environmental stewardship, and a dedication to innovation. Citrus growers pledge to exporting fresh quality citrus to customers around the world year after year, crop after crop.
How many citrus varieties are there, according to the sunkist website, including a large number of organic citrus varieties, as well as a large number of organic citrus varieties
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Grapefruit
- Mandarins
- Tangerines
- Tangelos
Seed by seed
Citrus plays a vital role in American history. Citrus plays a significant role in American history. The citrus industry, often referred to as California's second "Gold Rush," provides delectable fruit to customers. However, without the handwork and dedication of the citrus farmers that grow citrus, the industry would not survive.
The people who plant, grow, and pick the citrus are at the center of any citrus farm's success. For generations, citrus growers have been growing 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 pioneers paved the way for the development of a whole citrus industry that continues to thrive today.
Conditions are right
Local mountains, abundant water, abundant sunshine, and cool winter nights have made Southern California an opportune place to grow citrus trees. Nutritious soil, rich soil, abundant water, and a climate of "abundant sunshine and cool winter nights" have made places like Southern California an opportune place to plant citrus trees. In fact, sunny California has been growing oranges since 1809.
Citrus farmers must grow citrus trees in a delicate manner, with specific farming skills needed, particularly when first planting, citrus farmers must work in hot temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night. Of course, citrus farmers must remain competitive in the citrus industry, so citrus farmers must remain competitive in the citrus industry
Citrus celebration
- Visit a citrus farm to learn about citrus growing
- Learn about the many species of citrus
- Purchase a variety of citrus items from your local store and host a tasting party with colleagues
- Learn how to make a new dish using citrus ingredients
- Attending activities designed to help local farmers
- Pay it forward by paying for the meal of 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 the sunny citrus groves of California and Arizona.
The Sunkist Cooperative reflects the values and heritage of the company's 130-year history of family-owned farms. In fact, they have been using traditional growing methods, natural resource stewardship, and a dedication to innovation. These growing trends have proudly passed down through the generations – year after year, crop after crop.
Sunkist Cooperative growers, both large and small, strive to produce high-quality, fresh citrus that consumers love around the world, based on the belief that we are stronger together. The cooperative honors the nutritious, fresh, and delectable fruit grown and nurtured right here in the United States.
