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Dignity and Compassion

Family business spotlight: W.F. Gormley & Sons has been honoring the final wishes of families in need for 127 years

Founded in 1897 by William Francis Gormley, W.F. Gormley & Sons is anchored by traditional values of dignity and compassion. But they’re not stuffy. The business caters to all religions and beliefs, evolving to meet the needs of a clientele who increasingly request eco-friendly “green burials” and newer technologies like water cremation.

Oct 9, 2024 Dakota Morlan

A Pioneer in Organic Farming

Family business spotlight: Pleasant Grove Farms in Sutter County grows popcorn, wheat and rice the natural way

Driving along a country road in rural Sutter County and seeing endless rows of corn, you can’t help but think of the movie “Field of Dreams.” The Sills family decided to build their dream eight decades ago. Pleasant Grove Farms, a family-owned, certified organic grain and bean farm, has been growing corn and other crops for nearly 80 years. 

Oct 8, 2024 Judy Farah