Ocean Mist Farms' Grower and Owner Albert Pieri Receives UnitedAg Lifetime Achievement Award
Ocean Mist Farms’ Albert Pieri, a second generation family owner, has received the UnitedAg Lifetime Achievement Award. Albert played a key role in leading the company’s artichoke operation for nearly 50 years, starting in the 1940s.
“Throughout his many years in the agriculture industry, (Big Al) has been a truck loader, bookkeeper, sales manager, real estate negotiator, chairman of several different agricultural boards – including our own UnitedAg Board of Directors – and much more,” said Bobbie Taylor, Senior Vice President, UnitedAg.
The Pieri family has devoted nine decades to California agriculture, according to a press release.
“And through it all [Albert] has shown his commitment to quality in his products, quality in his service, and quality in our industry’s progressive growth,” continued Taylor. “Always touching the lives around him, his hard working values and keen wit have cultivated strong – long term relationships through the agricultural industry.”
Congratulations, Albert!
