Rene Orozco
Who is growing your organic produce?
We’d like you to meet Rene Orozco, Lakeside’s Planting Supervisor, responsible for all aspects of planting. Rene has worked with Dick for 33 years. Rene’s farming career started from a young age helping his dad farm in Mexico. When asked what his challenges are he replied, “maintaining pest pressure while farming organically.” Fun facts: Rene’s favorite vegetable is romaine lettuce, he loves to listen to Banda music and his first car was a Dodge Charger. If he could have a super power it would be, “to control the weather”. Thanks Rene for all you do. 🙏
Rene Orozco’s Interview questions:
What is your name?
My name is Rene Orozco.
What is your title and explain what do you do at Lakeside?
I am Lakeside’s Planting Supervisor and responsible for all aspects of planting.
How long have you worked at Lakeside?
I have worked at Lakeside for 34 years.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up here in the US for most of my life.
What did your family do?
My family worked in Agriculture. My dad was a farmer and mom would stay at home.
How did you get involved with agriculture?
It’s what I used to do in Mexico with my dad and I really liked it.
What’s your favorite vegetable?
Romaine lettuce.
What is your favorite crop to grow?
Cucumbers
What does a regular day look like for you?
All days are the same, working all day hauling seed and implements. Often, I work with my co-workers.
How long are your workdays?
A minimum of 12 hours.
What do you like most about organic farming?
Everything 100% organic and it’s a great environment to work in.
What are the challenges to organic farming?
Maintaining pest pressure while farming organically is a big challenge.
If you weren’t a farmer what would you be?
I would like to be a teacher.
What was your first car?
Dodge Charger
Are you an animal lover? First pet?
Yes, I do like animals and my first pet was a dog.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Banda
When you’re not farming what is your favorite activity?
I am always here but when I am home, I like to work in the yard.
If you had a superpower, what would you want it to be?
To control the weather.
If you had to eat the same thing every day for the rest of your days what would you eat?
Vegetables or salads
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