September 22, 2017
Turning Lemons into… A Booming Business
Betsy Chess, great granddaughter of Nathan Blanchard and current Limoneira board member, will be the featured speaker at the next “Speaking of Ventura County” lecture series, Tuesday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula.
Chess, whose family has a long history of success, philanthropy and leadership in the agricultural industry, will chronicle the early beginnings of the lemon business in Santa Paula, named by her pioneer relative Nathan Blanchard, to the current citrus powerhouse company, Limoneira.
Light refreshments will be served.