Tosh Show My Organic Farmer - Charlie Dedlow
Feb 24, 2026
Charlie Dedlow, an organic farmer from the Kenter Canyon Farms family operation, talks farm life and how a backyard start became a major LA produce supplier. He discusses daily operations, organic pest and water challenges, distribution to local markets and stores, seasonal crops and staffing. Conversation mixes practical farming details with personal stories and market dynamics.
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Labor Structure Behind A Midsize Organic Farm
- Kenter Canyon scales with a mix of hourly field workers and salaried supervisors, supporting around 100 employees seasonally.
- Charlie emphasizes they support families and retain long-term veteran staff across field and warehouse roles.
Inspect Fields Daily To Plan Harvests
- Walk fields regularly to plan offerings and spot problems early.
- Charlie inspects acres to decide harvest readiness and which salad mixes to offer to markets and wholesale customers.
Regional Focus Enables Fresh Delivery
- Kenter Canyon focuses on feeding Los Angeles via farmers markets and local retail rather than national expansion.
- They supply Whole Foods (Southern Pacific), Erewhon, Bristol Farms and run multiple LA farmers markets to maintain regional freshness.