Alex and Daniel Wilson represent another deep-rooted farming lineage, specializing in Rivermaid pears under the KAY DIX, Inc. label. Daniel, a fifth-generation farmer in California’s Sacramento Delta, manages traditional pear varieties like Bosc, Star Crimson, and Rivermaid Red from the original packing shed on Andrus Island. He brings his grandson Timmy along, marking the seventh generation in this family orchard . Alex builds on this legacy by embracing modern precision-agriculture technology to inform decisions and optimize growing practices—highlighting the family’s embrace of innovation while keeping quality at the forefront.
Did You Know?
Canned fruits and tomatoes are packed within just a few hours of being harvested at the peak of ripeness.
