Index Fresh

What began in 1981 as a personal vision of founder, Rich Hart, to develop a market for organic citrus and avocados, has developed into a mission to provide a complete program of services that connect growers and retailers who care about the values contained in the organic movement. Rainbow Valley Orchards desires not only to be the company that growers can count on for the best price, but also to provide educational support and assistance with agricultural supplies and services so that the grower is able to produce a quality product in the most efficient manner possible. The company s goal is to be the grower's best option available for all of their needs; from planting and harvesting to packing and marketing. At the same time, Rainbow Valley Orchards also desires to be its market customer's first company of choice by providing them with the most consistent and reasonably priced, quality products and services.

Whitman Ranch, situated in Kidder County, North Dakota, is dedicated to specializing in organic crops and grass-fed cattle. The ranch emphasizes sustainable agricultural practices, allowing for the production of high-quality, environmentally-friendly products. With a commitment to promoting health and well-being, Whitman Ranch fosters a harmonious relationship between nature and agriculture. This focus on organic farming and pasture-raised cattle supports both the local ecosystem and the community's demand for healthy food options. Generated from the website

Index Fresh began in 1914 as Index Orchards with the goal of packing and marketing lemons and oranges from Orange County, California. Initially formed as a grower owned corporation, Index became a cooperative in 1929 under the name of Index Mutual Association. Citrus was the primary product until the 1950 s when avocados were introduced into the product line with the absorption of sister cooperative, United Avocado Growers. As the avocado industry began to flourish, avocados replaced citrus as Index s primary product in the 1960 s and 1970 s. Today Index, with the new name Index Fresh, operates as a grower-owned corporation.