Our Farms

Did you know?

Nearly 33% of the celery consumed in the U.S. is produced by the Duda Farm Fresh Foods family of growers? With thousands of acres cultivated on U.S. family farms, our local growers enable us to harvest, process and package a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. We believe we're growing more than fresh produce; we're growing a healthy future for your family.

Growing for Future Generations

With 184 years of celery research and development, our promise to responsibly harvest the freshest quality produce while reducing our environmental footprint continues today, just as our founders envisioned.

Land Utilization

By investing in Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, we've constructed exact calculations of field sizes and locations to optimize vegetable growth. We only use non-GMO plantlets that thrive in high plant populations to reduce our land use and increase the quality of our crops.

Water Conservation

We are dedicated to being environmentally responsible in our water conservation efforts on our farms and in our processing facilities. In fact, we’ve reduced our on-farm applied water by 30% through implementing cutting-edge irrigation saving technologies nationwide.

Agricultural Chemical Use

As early adopters of integrated pest management practices, we've witnessed the benefits of insects to naturally reduce plant pests. Since the 1950s, we have used professional, licensed "scouts" and "pest control advisors" to guide our farmers with agricultural best practices.

Laser Leveling

Laser leveling has had a positive effect with respect to water distribution and water conservation, minimizing environmental impacts from run-off and poor drainage, and has increased the uniformity and yields of our crops.

Growing Regions

CALIFORNIA

Celery, lettuce, leaf, cauliflower and broccoli are grown in the “salad bowl of America” in Salinas, California. Oxnard, CA, is also home to Duda Farm Fresh Foods state-of-the-art celery processing facility.

ARIZONA

Year-round dry climate and sandy soil provide a unique growing location for celery, lettuce, leaf, cauliflower and broccoli during the winter months.

MICHIGAN

The perfect location for growing celery, radishes, corn, lettuce and leafy greens during the summer months.

GEORGIA

In Georgia, Duda Farm Fresh Foods grows golden sweet corn and celery.

FLORIDA

Duda Farm Fresh Foods calls Florida our home. We have land throughout the state and we grow citrus, celery, radishes, corn, lettuce and leafy greens in our home soil.

Seed Innovation

For decades, our scientists have been innovating proprietary celery seed varieties using natural methods to deliver a better flavor and a higher quality product.

Planting & Growing

From the time a fresh crop of celery seed is planted until it arrives on the shelves at the store, it has been growing in a perfectly manicured field for approximately 6 months.

Harvesting

When the celery is at the peak of freshness, the crop is harvested. Our crew hand-picks the stalks individually and prepares them to be packed and shipped.