The Tanaka family.
Farmer Tanaka, Shirley, and Farmer Kenny
Farmer Glenn Tanaka, his wife, Shirley, and their son, Farmer Kenny, own and operate Tanaka Farms, which is an authentic working farm. Our 30-acre farm produces fruits & vegetables that supplies our produce stand, provides for our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and our various educational tours. You will find Farmer Tanaka, Shirley, and Kenny at the farm, pretty much every single day, checking on the crops, answering questions, and talking with customers.
Top Row L-R: Farmer Glenn Tanaka, Mrs. Shirley Tanaka, Christine Tanaka, Farmer Kenji Tanaka, Farmer Kenny Tanaka. Bottom Row L-R: Farmer Landon Tanaka and Farmer Kaylee Tanaka (October 2022)
Meet our team.
It takes a lot of folks to keep this farm running smoothly. Let’s meet some of them!
Farmer Jimmy “I grow the stuff!” Since 2005
Farmer Rocky Farmer Tanaka’s Right-Hand Man. Since 1991
Eileen, Public Relations & Special Events. Since 2004
Farmer Brandon, Hana Field Manager & Tour Guide. Since 2007
Leslie, Produce Market Stand Manager. Since 1999
Alex (he's the shy one), Keeping your produce fresh and beautiful in the Produce Market Stand. Since 1998
Mary Ann, Office Manager. Since 1996
Karen, Office Manager. Since 2006
Shannon, Buyer & Interim CSA Manager. Since 2009
Omar, Handyman & Mechanic. Since 2010
Gerry, Handyman. Since 2011
Nick, Festival & Special Events Operations & Logistics. Since 2014
Chef Jim, Culinary Team Leader & Tanaka Grill Manager. Since 2017
Joni Marie, Plant-based Chef, Tour Guide, Social Media & Marketing. Since 2014
Shelmarie, Barnyard Educational Exhibit Manager & Volunteer Coordinator. Since 2017
Rebeca, Tour Guide Supervisor. Since 2020
Jessica, Group Reservation Specialist. Since 2021