Aerial view of the GAR facility and yard in Reedley, California, surrounded by Central Valley farmland

Family Owned and Operated

WE HAVE WALKED THESE FIELDS SINCE 1949

For three generations, we’ve helped growers navigate the challenges that impact every crop, from weather and water to soil health and evolving regulations. Our job is to help you stay one step ahead.

BY THE NUMBERS

Why Central Valley growers trust GAR

1949Founded
20+Licensed PCAs
50+Crops Covered
7Counties Served
3Generations

Crop Planning

Stay Ahead of What Is Coming

Mites that show up a week after you sprayed. A new regulation you heard about too late. Fertilizer bills that keep climbing. Weather, pests, rules and input costs shift every season, and the cost lands on your crop. Our PCAs are in the field year-round, so you can act early, before small problems turn into lost yield.

A GAR PCA inspecting a crop for early signs of trouble Stink bugs feeding on a peach, a pest GAR PCAs watch for in the field

From Our CEO

Relationships Matter

Many of our customers have trusted GAR for generations. We know their fields, their crops, and the challenges unique to their operations. That knowledge allows us to make better recommendations, respond faster, and help growers make decisions with confidence.

Ralph Rendon, GAR CEO

Ralph Rendon - GAR CEO

“Our vision is to help build a stronger future for Valley agriculture. We do that by earning trust, delivering results, and standing alongside growers through every challenge and opportunity. As a local, family-owned business, we're committed to carrying forward a legacy of service, stewardship, and long-term success for generations to come.”

The GAR Difference

Why Work With GAR

A GAR PCA and technician working together in the field

Our Team

Our team combines decades of agricultural experience, local expertise, and a commitment to helping growers succeed season after season.

Aerial view of a citrus orchard

Crop Protection

Our PCAs provide expert crop protection solutions and personalized guidance to help growers protect their crops, maximize yields, and stay compliant with evolving regulations.

Almonds ripening on the tree

Crop Nutrition

Our crop nutrition solutions make feeding your crops simple, effective, and results driven.

GAR staff reviewing worker safety and compliance documentation

Safety & Compliance

Our on-site Worker Safety training and compliance documentation keep you ahead of federal, state, and county requirements — simple and stress-free.

Black-and-white photo from GAR's early years: a man in a white shirt leaning back at his office desk

Our Story

A family that started with a leap of faith and a small fertilizer route in Reedley in 1949, and never stopped showing up for Valley growers.

Our Affiliates

California Farm Bureau
Habitat for Humanity Greater Fresno Area
Fresno County Farm Bureau
Madera County Farm Bureau
Integrated Agribusiness Professionals
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
AgOne Foundation, Fresno State
Lemoore College
Kings County Farm Bureau
Cal Poly
Reedley College
College of the Sequoias
Kern County Farm Bureau
Fresno County 4-H
Greater Reedley Chamber of Commerce
My Job Depends on Ag
Central California Food Bank
Tulare County Farm Bureau
FFA
Agricultural Retailers Association

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Your Crop. Your Goals. Our Experience.