For the Resnicks, true impact means disrupting the cycle of poverty – not just through jobs, but through long-term, generational investments. That includes free, on-site health care available to all employees, students, and their families in Lost Hills and Delano. Company- subsidized cafeterias in Del Rey, Delano, Lost Hills, Shafter and Los Angeles are foundational to the company’s mission of encouraging and supporting better health, offering only nutritious meals at affordable prices – a change that’s contributed to a 51 percent reduction in diabetes and prediabetes among Central Valley workers since 2015. As a result, a once-underserved community has become a thriving hub where children receive a quality education, families earn better incomes and healthier lifestyles are the norm. This commitment to healthy living is clearly seen in their business model, which includes selling only nutrient-rich foods to consumers: citrus, nuts and pomegranates, with wine rounding out the list as a heart-friendly bonus. That same virtue extends to how Resnick does business. He said he wouldn’t be where he is today without staying true to his word.
“It’s a pleasure to do business with farmers because if you keep your word, that’s all that’s important. You don’t need a 50-page contract. If you don’t keep your word, you’re out. So, we’ve always met our commitments, and we take a lot of pride in that,” he said. Resnick said he views the Western Growers Award of Honor as validation – recognition and acceptance by the ag community, despite being first-generation. “I’m very honored to be part of this community and to receive this recognition from Western Growers – an award that’s gone to so many agriculture leaders I’ve long admired. For five decades, agriculture has been the heart and soul of my professional life. It’s been incredibly special to be part of California’s farming community and to help feed a growing world.” From humble beginnings to building a lasting empire in the heart of California’s agricultural landscape, Stewart Resnick’s journey is proof that the American Dream is still alive – not just in what one can build, but in how one can empower others to rise as well. His story is one of vision, integrity and enduring impact – one that will continue to uplift families and communities for generations to come.
The Resnicks, along with their foundations and Wonderful, have directed $2.5 billion toward education, health and wellness, community development, sustainability efforts and more.
17 Western Grower & Shipper | www.wga.com September | October 2025
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