ABOUT ZINKE ORCHARDS
What We Grow
Zinke Farms grows natural almonds on 500 acres without insecticide sprays. We use beneficial insects to protect the environment, and assure that our almonds are protected from harmful chemicals. Zinke Farms is now growing 96 acres of CCOF Certified Organic almonds, USDA Certified Organic.
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Who We Are
Zinke Farms planted their first almond orchard in 1960. The farm was started by John Zinke's grandparents Henoch and Alma Zinke. Harvey Zinke, John's father grew up on the farm and learned from his parents how to grow and care for almonds. He later took over the farming in 1976. Harvey continued to expand the operation and started Zinke Orchards for the direct marketing
of the farm's almonds in 1984.
Henoch Zinke early 1950s
Zinke Orchards also began producing and selling their almond butter and flavored almonds and other products to health food stores and regular loyal customers. Soon word spread about the natural, delicious flavor of Zinke Almond Butter and the business enjoyed great success.
In 1996 John Zinke, took over the family farm. Then Zinke Orchards, Inc. was formed in 2008 for the manufacturing and processing of all almonds grown by Zinke Farms.
Zinke Orchards, Inc. has finished building their new, state-of-the-art processing facility with new electronic eye sorter, new sorting lines, new dry roaster and cooler.
Since Zinke Orchards, Inc processes only Zinke Farms almonds, and nothing else, you are assured of a clean, peanut-free environment for all our almonds and almond butters.
Zinke Farms respects their stewardship of the land and natural resources. Recently Micro-Sprinklers were installed to irrigate the Orchards, reducing water usage and promoting orchard growth uniformity. This benefits the land, and also increases nut size and quality.
John Zinke, Farmer/Owner Zinke Farms
John Zinke, CEO Zinke Orchards, Inc.
Harvey Zinke, CFO Zinke Orchards, Inc.
Natural Almonds from Grower to You!
See some of our early farm photos here>