Pomona Farming

What Pomona Farming does

Pomona Farming LLC is a California-based agricultural company founded in 2017 that operates as one of the world's largest almond growers with more than 21,000 acres under cultivation across California's Central Valley, including a 7,500-acre Oakdale hub, a Dixon operations site, and a Delta Conservancy pilot location. The company produces premium California-grown almonds, pistachios, and walnuts for global food brands, food manufacturers, and ingredient markets, while also offering fee-based custom farming services to other growers and landowners. Its headquarters is at 10000 Stockdale Highway, Suite 340, Bakersfield, California, with an additional legal entity address in Redwood City.

Pomona's operations are built on a precision agriculture technology stack that integrates third-party platforms including Semios for real-time crop monitoring (capturing over 500 million data points measuring climate, soil moisture, and pest and disease activity), WiseConn for automated pulsed irrigation and spoonfed fertigation, WEEDit for camera-based chlorophyll-detection weed spraying, and Sedex for centralized ESG data management and reporting. The company has also pioneered a modified off-ground harvesting method, developed with TOL Incorporated, that eliminates traditional sweeping passes and delivers 58% fewer field passes, 18% less fuel use, and a 23% reduction in fuel consumption. Pomona holds multiple sustainability credentials, including Regenerative Organic Certified Silver on 2,840+ acres, SAI Platform FSA Gold certification (a level reached by only 5% of California almond orchards), Bee-Friendly Farmed certification from the Pollinator Partnership, and GlobalG.A.P. and Leading Harvest memberships.

Pomona generates revenue through three primary streams: direct sales of crop production to global food manufacturers and consumer brands, professional custom farming services including full-service farm management, harvesting, spraying, and orchard sanitation, and brand-partner distribution through a portfolio of nine consumer brands including Alfrus Almonds (in which Pomona holds a 65% stake acquired through PSP Investments in January 2022), Daco Bello, Flagstone Foods, Malk, Maui Cattle Company, Maui Grown Coffee, Maui Harvest, Shaka Tea, and Three Threes. The company is a private LLC backed by Canadian pension fund PSP Investments, with leadership including CEO Ryon Paton, Sustainability Managing Director Deanna Eakin, and Global Director of Sustainable Agriculture Jonathan Guido.

Name

Pomona Farming

Legal name

Pomona Farming LLC

Website

https://pomonafarmingllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pomona Farming LLC is a California-based agricultural company producing premium almonds, pistachios, and walnuts across 21,000+ acres for global food brands and manufacturers, while offering custom farming services and operating a portfolio of nine brand partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tree Nut Production

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Nut Orchards (Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachios, Pecans, Hazelnuts, Macadamias) (AFAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fertilizer & Nutrient Application Services (Dry/Fluid, Side-Dress) (AFACAAAC)

Keywords

• Almond production
• Pistachio farming
• Custom farming services
• Precision agriculture
• Sustainable nut farming

Headquarters

HQ city

California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crop Production and Sales: Pomona Farming generates revenue through the sale of premium California-grown almonds and pistachios to global food brands, food manufacturers, and ingredient markets. Crops are available year-round with harvests in July-September for almonds and August-October for pistachios.
2. Custom Farming Services: Pomona provides fee-based agricultural services including full-service farm management, amendment and dry fertilizer spreading, custom almond harvesting, orchard sanitation, various spray applications, herbicide spraying, land preparation, and general labor to growers and landowners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pomona Farming produces and sells premium California-grown almonds, pistachios, and walnuts to global food brands, food manufacturers, and ingredient buyers for snacking, baking, and ingredient production. The company also provides fee-based custom farming services to growers and landowners including farm management, amendment and dry fertilizer spreading, custom almond harvesting, orchard sanitation, various spray and herbicide applications, land preparation, and general labor across 21,000+ acres in California's Central Valley.

Product overview

Pomona Farming is a California agricultural company focused on producing high-quality nut crops through its own farm operations and custom farming services. The company's core products include premium almonds, pistachios, and walnuts grown in California's Central Valley. They also operate as a custom farming services provider offering field services including harvesting, spraying, irrigation management, and full-service farm management for other growers. Their family brands include Alfrus Almonds (65% owned), Daco Bello, Malk, Maui Cattle Company, Maui Grown Coffee, Maui Harvest, Shaka Tea, and Three Threes. The company leverages Sedex data management platform and Semios precision agriculture technology for sustainable farming operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Almond Production Premium California-grown almonds (organic and conventional) for snacking, baking, food manufacturing, and ingredient production. Harvest July-September, available year-round. One of the world's largest almond production operations.
• Pistachio Production Premium California pistachio cultivation in California's Central Valley, known for bold flavor and vibrant color. Harvest late August through October.
• Walnut Production California-grown walnuts part of Pomona Farming's mixed crop portfolio supporting their wholesome nut products. Harvest September through November.
• Custom Farming Services Fee-based agricultural services for growers, landowners, and agricultural operations including amendment and dry fertilizer spreading, custom almond harvesting, orchard sanitation, various spraying services, herbicide spraying, land preparation, ant baiting, general labor, and full-service farm management across California.
• Alfrus Almonds Brand partner producing premium almonds, in which Pomona Farming holds a 65% stake through PSP Investments since January 2022. Distribution extends to consumer retail and food service channels.
• Daco Bello Consumer brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio, reaching retail and food service channels.
• Malk Consumer brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio reaching retail and food service channels.
• Flagstone Foods Consumer brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio reaching retail and food service channels.
• Maui Cattle Company Brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio for cattle products, reaching consumer retail and food service channels.
• Maui Grown Coffee Brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio for coffee products, reaching consumer retail and food service channels.
• Maui Harvest Brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio reaching consumer retail and food service channels.
• Shaka Tea Brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio reaching consumer retail and food service channels.
• Three Threes Brand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands portfolio reaching consumer retail and food service channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 133% reduction in insect damage since 2019 through Semios pheromone mating disruption program
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SedexcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 August 2025Sedex provides Pomona Farming with a centralized data management, analysis and reporting platform that integrates economic, social, and environmental data, enabling comprehensive insights across operations and supply chain for achieving sustainability goals and enhanced transparency.
• Delta ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Delta Conservancy pilot program aimed at reducing irrigation inputs by 20%, promoting soil health and reducing drought stress, saving over 27 million gallons of water in 2023.
• SemioscoreTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2019Semios provides precision agriculture technology offering real-time crop monitoring with over 500M data points measuring climate, soil moisture, insect and disease activity, plus pheromone mating disruption for biocontrol. Extended to over 21,000 acres across California.
• California Air Resources BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Air Resources Board partnership for upgrading Pomona vehicles and equipment to reduce emissions and environmental impact.
• California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPomona was among the first participants in CASP when initially developed, earning highest-level Gold Medal ratings on all orchards.
• California Pollinator CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization dedicated to resilience of native and managed bees, biodiversity and soil health; Pomona works closely with this coalition.
• Pollinator PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPollinator Partnership certifies Pomona's California orchards as Bee-Friendly Farmed; Pomona plants bee-friendly hedgerows and hosts honeybee sanctuaries.
• Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAI Platform provides FSA Gold level certification for all of Pomona's California almond and pistachio farms.
• California Air Resources BoardminorOthersState agency for air quality management and climate change programs.
• California Department of Water ResourcesminorOthersState agency managing water resources, water rights, and flood management in California.
• Fresno Irrigation DistrictminorOthersLocal water district providing surface water for irrigation to agricultural operations.
• Oakdale Irrigation DistrictminorOthersLocal water district serving the Oakdale area where Pomona has significant farming operations.
• Solano Irrigation DistrictminorOthersLocal water district serving Solano County agricultural operations.
• Westlands Water DistrictminorOthersLarge agricultural water district in the San Joaquin Valley serving farming operations.
• Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage DistrictminorOthersWater storage district supporting agricultural water needs.
• AgSafeminorOthersNonprofit organization providing workplace safety training for agricultural employees.
• Almond Alliance of CaliforniaminorOthersIndustry organization advocating for California almond growers and processors.
• Almond Board of CaliforniaminorOthersIndustry organization supporting California almond growers through research and marketing programs.
• American Pistachio GrowersminorOthersTrade association representing pistachio growers in the United States.
• Local HarvestminorOthersOrganization connecting consumers with local farms and sustainable food sources.
• California Polytechnic State University San Luis ObispominorOthersResearch partnership for agricultural innovation and sustainable farming practices.
• California State University BakersfieldminorOthersResearch partnership supporting agricultural research and workforce development.
• University of California DavisminorOthersLeading agricultural research university partnership for sustainable farming innovation.
• University of California MercedminorOthersResearch partnership with UC Merced for agricultural sustainability research.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)minorOthersState agency supporting and regulating California agriculture.
• Fresno County Farm BureauminorOthersCounty farm bureau supporting agricultural community and advocacy.
• Kern County Farm BureauminorOthersCounty farm bureau serving Kern County agricultural operations.
• Oakdale Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business organization supporting Oakdale community and commerce.
• Solano County Farm BureauminorOthersCounty farm bureau serving Solano County agricultural community.
• Stanislaus County Farm BureauminorOthersCounty farm bureau serving Stanislaus County agricultural community.
• University of California BerkeleyminorOthersAccredited biologists from UC Berkeley provide recommendations for protecting sensitive habitats when acquiring undeveloped farmlands.
• Alfrus AlmondscoreOthersBrand partner producing premium almonds; Pomona acquired 65% stake through PSP Investments in January 2022.
• Daco BellominorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Flagstone FoodsminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• MalkminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Maui Cattle CompanyminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Maui Grown CoffeeminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Maui HarvestminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Shaka TeaminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.
• Three ThreesminorOthersBrand partner within the Pomona Farming family brands.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diamond Foods (The Bountiful Company): Branded nut-snack and ingredient company with deep California almond sourcing roots. Comparable as a large-scale buyer and marketer of California almonds with overlapping enterprise customers to Pomona.
• Olam Food Ingredients (ofi): Global agri-business with a large tree nut, cocoa, coffee and dairy ingredient platform. Overlaps with Pomona in almonds and pistachios as a global ingredient supplier with sustainability/traceability positioning.

Direct peers

• Mariani Nut Company: Fourth-generation California processor of almonds, walnuts and pistachios with retail and ingredient distribution. Comparable as a vertically integrated tree-nut grower/processor with similar crop mix to Pomona.
• Blue Diamond Growers: Cooperative of roughly 3,000 California almond growers that processes and markets the bulk of California's almond supply. Directly comparable as a California-anchored almond producer with significant brand and ingredient reach.
• Wonderful Orchards (Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds): Vertically integrated grower and processor of pistachios and almonds under the Wonderful brand, operating in California's Central Valley at large scale. Closest analog to Pomona in crop mix, geography, and brand-integrated go-to-market.
• Campos Brothers Farms: One of California's largest independent almond processors and growers with vertically integrated hulling, shelling and ingredient capabilities, and global brand/ingredient supply similar to Pomona's go-to-market.
• Harris Woolf California Almonds: Large almond processor sourcing from California growers with global ingredient and snack customers; comparable to Pomona in its core almond supply and ingredient-customer focus.
• Hilltop Ranch / Mountain View Fruit: California-based grower and packer of almonds and pistachios serving global ingredient buyers. Directly comparable as a California tree-nut grower with a similar crop mix and ingredient-focused customer base.

Regional players

• Select Harvests: Australia's largest almond grower and processor listed on the ASX. Comparable as an almond-first vertically integrated operator, but geographically distinct and competes with California almonds in global markets.

Emerging players

• Royal Hawaiian Orchards: Vertically integrated macadamia nut grower with branded retail and ingredient products. Comparable in tree-nut farming operations and consumer brand positioning, though a smaller and more niche player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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