The Oberti Family Legacy in Central Valley Agriculture
Melissa Oberti, a third-generation (nearly fourth) farmer from Madera, California, continues her family’s agricultural tradition. The Oberti family, once famous for Oberti Olives, now focuses on grape and almond production. Melissa manages 320 acres of grapes and 170 acres of almonds, both facing unique challenges in today’s regulatory and environmental landscape.
“It’s really cool to still have that happen,” Melissa says about the enduring recognition of the Oberti name.
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