75th Annual Carrot Festival Parade
Vessey took 1st place in the Commercial Float Division at this year’s Carrot Festival Parade on February 12, 2022.
Riders include friends, family and those who keep our farm running, including our very own Bartt Ries as the King of Romaine!
Paco Garcia, our float designer accepts the 1st Place trophy!
Juan Patino, kept the float rolling thought the parade!
Retirement Luncheon
Vessey & Co would like to congratulate Ponciano Vallejo (Chano) and Israel Santacruz on their retirement! Between the two, they have almost 90 years of service! Chano began working for Vessey when he was just 14 years old! Santa Cruz began in 1990! Although both will be missed, we wish them the best!
Planting Season
It’s that time of year in the Imperial Valley. We’ve been busy planting our winter vegetable crops.
Cauliflower
Green cabbage
Green leaf lettuce
Red cabbage
Red leaf lettuce
Romaine lettuce
2020 Carrot Festival Parade
Vessey & Company wins 1st Place with their Float, inspired by Rio De Janero’s Carnival, this year’s theme of the 73rd Annual Carrot Festival.
Well deserved 1st place would not have possible without Paco and Razo! The official design and execution team!
IV Ag Tour for Teachers
The first annual Ag Tour for Teachers was held on February 6, 2020 and was sponsored by Farm Smart and the University of California. Jack Vessey provided information on farming in the Valley while complying with food safety regulations and labor laws.
Vessey also provided lunch at the conclusion of the event.
Jack poses with Stacy Amparano, organizer of the event.
Office Tour
Thank you Jack for giving us gals in the office a farm tour!
Christmas Office Party
Ranch Christmas Party
Let the planting begin!
Cauliflower
Red Cabbage
Savory Cabbage
Carrot Festival
Vessey gets into the community sprit with our annual Carrot Parade Float
Rib Cook-Off 2019
Vessey takes 3rd Place for Best Ribs!
Boss's Day
Celebrating Boss’s Day!
Who's Ready for some Kale?
Cauliflower coming up!
Red & Green Cabbage Looking Good
Although Imperial Valley had heavy rains last night in many areas, our fields weren’t hit hard.
Red Cabbage
Cabbage Transplants are in!
Red Cabbage planted in late August and will be ready for harvest in mid-November.
Green Cabbage planted in early September. Ready to harvest mid-November.
First Kale Transplant of the Season
Ladies Day 2018
Enjoyed a great day at the spa celebrating these lovey, hard working ladies! Thank you for everything you do!
Men's Day 2018!
This year's Men's Day was spent at Petco Park! A tailgate party and baseball is a great way to show our appreciation for all the hard work these guys do year round!
