Fourth generation farmer, Arnott Duncan, takes the big leap to go out on his own growing traditional crops and a few conventional veggies in Goodyear/Buckeye, AZ.
Kathleen and Arnott Duncan combine their respective passions for education and farming by establishing a farm-stand and agritourism sessions for the local community.
The farm-stand and you-pick events inspire the Duncans to implement large scale organic farming practices. The organic production expands in acreage and in crop types
Duncan Family Farms begins organic production in New Cuyama, CA nestled between Santa Maria and Bakersfield. This allows for year-round availability of salad greens.
The start of a branded presence takes off! Duncan Family Farms introduces a line of bunched herbs, beets, chards, kale, and everybody's favorite: local strawberries.
Organic culinary herbs make their debut as one of Duncan Family Farm’s core crop categories. From basil to tarragon to chives, the farm supports a full line of herb needs.
With coast-to-coast access to organic leafy greens increasing in importance, Duncan Family Farms opens operations in upstate New York. This marks the debut into East Coast organic farming.
Duncan Family Farms begins farming in southern Oregon and northern California to allow for increased acreage and improved geographic diversity to further bolster West Coast production.
The farm launches a branded line culinary herbs, including living potted basil, focused on local retailers throughout in Arizona, Colorado and parts of Nevada.
Duncan Family Farms joins forces with Pedersen Farms in Seneca Castle, NY. With this acquisition, the company affirms its commitment to northeast production and east coast availability.
To aid in winter and summer production, times of that present challenges due to extreme weather, Duncan Family Farms adds four acres of greenhouses in Goodyear, AZ.
Cooseman’s Phoenix and Duncan Family Farms create Duncan Family Farms Specialties to combine their packing, distribution, and farming expertise.
A new line of organic microgreens is released exclusively at Sprouts Farmer’s Market and Albertson’s/Safeway. Duncan Family Farms launches seven unique microgreen blends.
We believe that our primary responsibility is to produce healthy, life-giving food. We are also committed to making a strong contribution to an improved environment and giving back to our community.
It’s our first priority
We work together, never apart
It’s our passion
We care about our people and our environment
We value all of our relationships
We do the right thing
At Duncan Family Farms®, giving back is at the heart of what we do. We proudly support local schools, partner with food banks, and donate fresh produce to strengthen food security in our community. In the mid-1990s, we helped launch the Statewide Gleaning Project, which became a model for farms nationwide, donating over a million pounds of fresh produce each season to Arizona food banks. Today, we continue this legacy through a farm-to-school program, providing affordable, organic produce to local high schools, and by donating fresh products to nonprofit organizations that feed families in need.
Our team is the heart of Duncan Family Farms. From our irrigation crews working around the clock to our Food Safety team ensuring every acre is pre-harvest sampled for pathogens, we are all committed to our mission.
Arnott Kel Duncan III
Chairman of the Board, Chief Agronomist
Kathleen Duncan
Owner
Will Feliz
Chief Executive Officer
Pete Guerrero
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Borer
Chief Financial Officer
Aberlardo Orozco
Director – Farming Operations,
West
Juan Calderon
Director – Farming Operations,
East
Jesus Rodriguez
Director – Harvest
Jonathan Mullen
Director – Finance, Accounting & Analytics
Courtney Boyer
Director – Supply Chain
Linda Kennedy
Director – People Operations
Kelsey Neppel
Director – Technical Services
Eyvon Frausto
Farm Manager – OR
Ivan Aguilera
Farm Manager – NY
Sean Duncan
Manager – Grower Relations
Ricardo Fierro
Farm Manager – AZ
Mark Ellsworth
Manager – Production Special Projects
Take a closer look at the work that goes into every product we grow.
We believe in the power of community. That’s why we actively support local schools, food programs, and community events
Whether you’re a partner, customer, or community member, we’re excited to grow with you. Explore our products, visit our farm, or reach out to learn more.