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
Produce Market Stand.
Maria, Produce Market Stand and Chocolate Strawberry Artist. Since 1992
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
Support team.
Farmer Brandon, Hana Field Manager. Since 2007
Omar, Handyman & Mechanic. Since 2010
Gerry, Handyman. Since 2011
Admin, CSA, and Public Relations.
Eileen, Public Relations & Special Events. Since 2004
Cross, Marketing & Social Media Manager. Since 2018
Mary Ann, Office Manager and CSA Co-Manager. Since 1996
Karen, Office Manager. Since 2006
Shannon, Buyer & CSA Co-Manager. Since 2009
Team leaders.
Chef Jim, Culinary Team Leader & Tanaka Grill Manager. Since 2017
Shelmarie, Barnyard Educational Exhibit Manager & Volunteer Coordinator. Since 2017
Jenevieve, Tour Guide Supervisor. Since 2024
Cathy, Art Director, Since 2021
Rebeca, Tour and Activities Supervisor. Since 2020
Jessica, Group Reservation Specialist. Since 2021