<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Heritage Copy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Copy]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:49:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Long Arc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change isn’t abstract on an avocado ranch — it’s visible in warmer nights, shifting USDA zones, global market pressure, and the long-term decisions we make to steward our trees. From frost battles to heat waves, from Mexico’s exports to selective fruit thinning, this is the long arc of avocado farming in Ventura County.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/the-long-arc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:03:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_b949dd4b2f894049be5b61352773c988~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing on Strong Shoulders, Building Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I write this, I’m flying home from my beloved Uncle Marshall’s celebration of life. Longtime readers may remember him as the one who first nudged us down the avocado path—but his influence runs far deeper than fruit. Marshall shaped how I see work, land, and responsibility. He taught me the dignity of effort, the joy of curiosity, and the belief that the best learning happens by doing. In 1972, he and his young family left the ranch for Arkansas to try a different kind of farming. He never...]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/standing-on-strong-shoulders-building-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969db</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Legacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_503b8b0b0f254ebfb1cbbaddb765f99a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_632,h_645,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather, Wisdom, and Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living close to the land means the weather becomes more than small talk—it shapes every decision, every harvest, and every year of growth. This month, we’re reflecting on the wisdom passed down through generations, the challenges farmers quietly carry, and the deep gratitude that anchors us in the orchard.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/weather-wisdom-and-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969df</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Legacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_fb180ece74c74ca9ba42097872486853~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_835,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bees and Pollination ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, we discovered the vital role honey bees play in avocado production. Our first hive has taught us the importance of pollinators—and the care they require.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/bees-and-pollination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969de</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_e063c9dea79d48e98c166f9cd6cc3ee7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest Highlights: Peak Avocado Season, A Ventura County Bounty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-April brought record-breaking harvests, with over 2 million pounds of avocados picked per day! From orchard to packing house, see what makes our harvest so special this season.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/harvest-highlights-peak-avocado-season-a-ventura-county-bounty</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969da</guid><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_69e14ee1ed8f454ebcd5e0b3c0b4b0fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pruning for Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proper pruning lets sunlight reach every branch and fruit. By carefully tending our trees, we aim to improve yields and make harvesting easier in the years ahead.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/pruning-for-productivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_c3b9d9a7900e427290d988f9eb54423c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Spring Bounty &#38; Pinkerton Tips! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring brings a colorful variety of avocados! Learn how to identify Hass, Fuerte, and Pinkerton fruit, plus tips on ripening and hosting a fun blind taste test.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/early-spring-bounty-pinkerton-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Avocado Tips and Notes]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_8bf69e66827c463aa81b73a2477aab8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_783,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About Fuertes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuertes are a creamy, soft green-skinned avocado. They were once the most popular avocado in the USA and remain the top choice in many...]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/all-about-fuertes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969e2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:53:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_cf0e539b19e441ae829cecc80806229c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire and Wind]]></title><description><![CDATA[November brought devastating fires and strong winds that damaged our orchard. Despite the losses, we’re working to salvage what we can and stay optimistic for the future.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/fire-and-wind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969dc</guid><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ventura County Farming]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_e7218b8d627c46b2b6f7f32def94de2b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Our Roots: Returning to the Family Ranch]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades away, we returned to the ranch my grandparents built, ready for a new adventure among avocado and lemon trees. Join us as we tread in the footsteps of generations past and embrace life on the land.]]></description><link>https://kinshipcreative805.wixstudio.com/heritage-copy/post/back-to-our-roots-returning-to-the-family-ranch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d104e59ed1fb387c969e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Family Legacy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Farm Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Avocado Ranch]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fdd99b_233dfc40a4e14f30a2583a6cad537773~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kari Sorensen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>