Van Groningen & Sons, Inc. is a continuation of a farming operation that started in California in 1922 by Henry Van Groningen ... Sr. Henry arrived in America in 1910 from the Netherlands. In 1929 the family moved to Ripon, California. In 1945 Art and his brother, Henry, took over the family farm. This partnership between Art and his brother lasted for 25 years. After this long and successful partnership between the brothers, it became clear the the next generation was ready to get involved. Art's two sons, Robert and Dan, returned from military service and were ready to step into the family business. After they joined the business it only seemed natural that the two younger brothers, John and Marvin, would follow. For 30 years Art's four sons refined and expanded the family business successfully. With the new millennium Art's grandchildren began stepping in, all sharing their fathers' passion for the family business. Jason, Bryan, Ryan, Paul, and Monica have all joined Van Groningen & Sons, each bringing their own talents and expertise as well as their passion to continually improve this business that bears their name. The Van Groningen name has now become closely linked to melons, sweet corn, fall decor, and almonds. This new generation proves to follow in their fathers' footsteps, ensuring that the produce they offer is of the highest quality while conducting business with honesty, integrity, and responsibility. read more