Meet The
FARMERS
my grandfather and great-grandfather used to grow citrus.
Our philosophy is based on building healthy soils that will
yield a healthier tree so it can naturally defend itself against
disease, not the single factor analysis of today’s Ag world
Uncle Matt’s
ORGANIC CITRUS
The real-life uncle to ten nieces and nephews, Matt McLean
ventured into the organic juice business in 1999 with a
passion for healthy living as well as a long family history
of growing citrus in Florida. Matt’s goal was, and still is, to
produce the highest quality juice, using only premium 100%
organically-grown fruit that is free from synthetic fertilizers
and pesticides.
“For me, organic just made the most sense,“ says Matt. “Less
toxins to the environment and less toxic residues on the fruit
are ultimately what is best for everybody. It really is the way
where if you have a pest you find a pesticide!”
Matt’s family expertise dates back four generations to his
great-grandfather, Angus Benjamin McLean, who learned
firsthand how to grow quality citrus without the help of
today’s synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. His son, William
Benjamin McLean (“Pappy”), carried on his father’s tradition,
honing his growing philosophy, which advocates stewardship
of the soil as the means to producing the healthiest, most
nutritious crops possible.
“We’re excited to be farming some of our own groves and
do what we do best: building healthy soils and healthy trees
that will in turn yield the best quality fruit” says Matt. “We’re
ensuring the superior quality of our fruit -- hands-on.”