Our Story

Located in Winton, CA, Arnold Farms is a family owned farm that was established in 1909. Current partners are father/son duo, William “Bill” Arnold (3rd generation farmer) and Craig Arnold (4th generation farmer). Bill previously farmed the ranch with his brother, Glenn, who passed away in 2019.

Craig was born and raised on the farm and has stepped up as partner alongside his dad. Together they are a truly dynamic duo. They are active in the Atwater, Winton and Merced communities and are excited to share their farming adventure with a wider audience.

Here at Arnold Farms or “Sweet AF”, we farm around 1200 acres of crops. There’s always something going on around the farm year-round as we grow a variety of different crops, including but not limited to: Organic and Conventional Sweet Potatoes, Cling and Freestone Peaches, Almonds, Merced Rye, Organic Pomegranates and Wine Grapes. We also rent wooden and plastic bins used in fruit and vegetable harvest.

In 2021, we had an idea to bring our farming history and culture to the masses, with a twist. “Sweet AF” was just a long running joke within our small crew, but when COVID hit and markets plummeted, everyone around us realized farming was not going to cut it anymore as a standalone. From that inside joke, "Sweet AF” blossomed into an actual real life venture which launched in May of 2022. Here at Arnold Farms or “Sweet AF”, there’s always something going on around the farm year-round as we grow a variety of different crops, including but not limited to: Organic and Conventional Sweet Potatoes, Cling and Freestone Peaches, Almonds, Merced Rye, Organic Pomegranates and Wine Grapes.

“The Sweet Spot” is our newest little adventure. July of 2024, just in time for fresh peaches, we opened our farm store that gives you a convienent place to shop several local businesses including Burroughs Family Farms, Vintage Farm Suds, Blackwood Brittle, GT Bee’s Honey, A & G Jams, Simply Modern Co. and many more! Come check us out!!