In this interview, Jamie Strachan, CEO, Growers Express and Ross Merrill, President, Merrill Farms, join Sarah Hoxie to discuss the recent agreement between the two companies.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Growers Express is doing what they do best- growing. Merrill Farms LLC., is now joining the family of growers for the Salinas based company. Merrill Farms has been a powerhouse in Salinas since its inception. This strategic alliance gives Growers Express a stronger land base in the coveted Blanco/Salinas area. Merrill Farms has long been known as an expert vegetable grower.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Frisco Farms operations will be managed by Growers Express, but more importantly, Merrill Farms is joining Growers Express, one of the main marketing forces in the industry, in a key farming alliance. A strong network of growers and a strong farming base allows Growers Express and Green Giant Fresh to successfully specialize in retail marketing and Merrill Farms brings these attributes to industry. Merrill Farms is known as one of the best farming companies in the Salinas Valley, according to Jaime Strachan.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> With diversity of microclimates being an extremely important part of the growing and marketing industry, Merrill Farms brings a strong presence in the Salinas/Blanco district, one of the best farming districts in the country, to the fruitful alliance. The industry leaders share their roots in the farming business as well as sustainability philosophies.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
