Family Farm Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Third-generation farmers Dan and Anne Manassero celebrated 100 years of operating as one of the few remaining family-owned farms in Orange County on Aug. 12, showcasing their unique and vibrant interior along with fresh, organically grown produce.
During the day, guests were treated to various tastings of Manassero farmhouse staples, including their flavorful heirloom tomatoes and juicy pink watermelon, followed by a cake cutting while finishing off the evening with vintage-style movie screenings of old-time classics.
Manassero Farms celebrated its 100th anniversary in Irvine, Calif., on Aug. 12, 2022. (Courtesy of Manassero Farms)
The day also served as a reminder of a newer Manassero family tradition of agricultural tourism, something Anne said has helped the farm remain afloat amid stiff competition from growers importing cheaper, “lower quality” crops from South America….