Since 1917, Baloian Farms has remained one of the oldest family-owned businesses in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Baloian Farms is a vertically integrated family farm specializing in premium quality vegetables, including bell peppers, eggplant, mini peppers, cucumbers and squash. They also have a wet veg program focusing on leaf, romaine, spinach and cauliflower.
Established by Charles Baloian in the early 1900s, Baloian Farms began as a wholesaler in Fresno before the business was taken over by the next generation. They started representing small growers in the area, which helped foster the company’s growth. Some 105 years later, five generations have worked on the farm, with Tim Baloian, Charles Baloian’s grandson, in the role of CEO and owner.
The company’s operations continue to grow with the incorporation of innovative farming practices, creative engineering, and the cultivation of close family farming collaborations. As a result, Baloian Farms has grown its sourcing, storage and distribution operations throughout California and Mexico.
“We’re forever changing,” said Baloian. “We’re always looking for new areas to grow our product and looking for new customers to service.”
Even though Baloian Farms is a family-owned business, Baloian credits the other members of the company who come together and help make Baloian Farms what it is today. From those at the very top to those harvesting the crops, everyone is appreciated and loved as part of the family.
“Our strength is our people. That’s what makes us good,” said Baloian. “We have an amazing group of people that run this company and they do a fantastic job.”
The Baloian family also has a strong relationship with Christ. They credit how far the company has come to the Lord, stating, “The one constant has been our faith in God, knowing he is in control. God has been faithful to us. He may not have given us what we want, but he has always given us what we need. I give all the credit and glory to God.”