Joan Smith is the founder of Rancho Meladuco and a date farmer. A mother of three, CPA, and avid cook, foodie, and hobby gardener, Joan began farming dates out of a desire to share the delicious and nutritious fruit with friends and family. Rancho Meladuco date farm started with four original trees planted decades ago and, encouraged by the excited reaction to her dates, expanded to serve a larger audience. They use traditional farming and harvesting methods, and pack each box by hand.<
Joan Smith is the founder of Rancho Meladuco and a date farmer. A mother of three, CPA, and avid cook, foodie, and hobby gardener, Joan began farming dates out of a desire to share the delicious and nutritious fruit with friends and family. Rancho Meladuco date farm started with four original trees planted decades ago and, encouraged by the excited reaction to her dates, expanded to serve a larger audience. They use traditional farming and harvesting methods, and pack each box by hand.
