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A revealing memoir of 50 years in California citrus and walnut farming, and the rise of cooperative marketing.
Charles Collins Teague recounts a long, eventful career in agriculture. This book traces the development of California’s citrus and walnut industries, the cooperative movements that shaped them, and the people who helped build two enduring industry leaders. It offers a personal window into a pivotal era of farm economics, policy, and community effort.
Structured as a life’s work shared with readers, the narrative blends business challenges, leadership decisions, and a steadfast commitment to farmers’ profits. It covers the rise of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, the California Walnut Growers Association, and the transformation of marketing from scattered brokers to organized, cooperative effort.
- Insights into cooperative marketing and how a farmers’ alliance changed markets
- Behind-the-scenes look at building and running a large ranching operation
- Historical context for California’s citrus and walnut industries and their policies
- Character-driven stories about leadership, honesty, and public service
Ideal for readers of agricultural history, business leadership, and California farming heritage.
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